BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:141@hohcharity.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T120000 DTSTAMP:20260115T140746Z URL:https://www.hohcharity.co.uk/events/grow-cook-care-share-from-soil-to- seed-compnion-planting/ SUMMARY:Grow\, Cook\, Care\, Share - From soil to seed: Companion Planting: Nature's garden partnership workshop DESCRIPTION:Companion Planting: Nature's garden partnership workshop\n\nDis cover how plants can work together to create healthier\, more productive g ardens and naturally deter pests!\n\nJoin us for a fascinating classroom s ession exploring the ancient art and modern science of companion planting. Learn which plants love growing together\, which combinations deter pests naturally\, and how to create a thriving garden ecosystem where plants su pport each other.\n\nWhether you're planning your first vegetable patch or looking to improve an established garden\, companion planting offers natu ral\, chemical-free solutions to common growing challenges. Settle in with tea and biscuits as we unlock nature's clever partnerships!\n\nWhat you'l l learn\n\nThis engaging classroom session uses informative slideshows and group discussion to explore companion planting. Bring a notepad and pen —you'll be creating your own planting plans!\n\nUnderstanding companion planting:\n\n What companion planting actually is (and isn't!)\n The sci ence behind why certain plants help each other\n Historical traditions an d modern research\n How companion planting fits into organic gardening\n Myths vs. proven partnerships\n\nThe benefits of companion planting:\n\n Natural pest deterrence without chemicals\n Improved growth and yields\n Better use of garden space\n Attracting beneficial insects\n Improving soil health\n Creating beautiful\, diverse plantings\n Maximising small growing spaces\n\nPlant partnerships that work:\n\n Classic combinations : tomatoes and basil\, carrots and onions\, and more\n Which herbs protec t which vegetables\n Flowers that deter pests while attracting pollinator s\n Trap crops that lure pests away from your vegetables\n Plants that i mprove soil for their neighbours\n Sacrificial plants vs. protective plan ts\n\nPest-deterring partnerships:\n\n Which plants repel aphids\, cabbag e white butterflies\, carrot fly\, and more\n Aromatic herbs as garden gu ardians\n Marigolds\, nasturtiums\, and other flowering allies\n Underst anding how scent and colour confuse pests\n Creating barriers and diversi ons naturally\n\nYour personal planting plan: During the session\, you'll: \n\n List vegetables you want to grow\n Match each vegetable with benefi cial companion plants\n Create a planting plan incorporating companions\n Learn crop rotation with companions in mind\n Share experiences and suc cesses with the group\n Discover what's worked (or hasn't!) for other gar deners\n\nWhat's included\n\n 2-hour informative classroom session with t ea and biscuits ☕🍪\n Comprehensive slideshow covering companion plan ting principles\n Expert guidance from an experienced horticulturist\n T ime to create your own companion planting plan\n Group discussion and exp erience sharing\n Companion planting charts to take home\n Vegetable rot ation plans incorporating companions\n Resources for further learning (bo oks\, websites\, seed suppliers)\n Plant combination lists for common veg etables\n\nWhat you'll achieve\n\nBy the end of this workshop\, you'll:\n\ n Understand the principles behind successful companion planting\n Know which plants work well together and why\n Be able to plan pest-deterring plant combinations\n Have a personalised planting plan for your vegetable garden\n Understand crop rotation incorporating companion plants\n Know which herbs and flowers to grow alongside vegetables\n Have charts and r esources for ongoing reference\n Feel confident experimenting with plant partnerships\n Be able to create a healthier\, more balanced garden ecosy stem\n\nPerfect For\n\nVegetable gardeners wanting natural pest control\, organic growers seeking chemical-free solutions\, people starting their fi rst food garden and wanting to do it right\, experienced gardeners looking to improve yields\, anyone interested in permaculture and natural gardeni ng\, or gardeners wanting to maximise small growing spaces. If you've ever wondered why your neighbour's garden thrives while yours struggles—comp anion planting might be the missing piece!\n\nWhat to Expect\n\nThis is a friendly\, informative classroom session where we'll explore fascinating p lant relationships together. We'll look at proven combinations\, discuss w hat works in our local area\, and you'll have time to plan your own compan ion planting scheme.\n\nThe group discussion is a highlight\, hearing what 's worked for other local gardeners is invaluable! Whether you've tried co mpanion planting before or it's completely new to you\, you'll leave with practical knowledge and a clear plan. All while enjoying tea\, biscuits\, and good gardening conversation.\n\nPlease bring: Notepad and pen for crea ting your planting plans and noting plant combinations. We'll have paper a vailable if you forget!\n\nWorkshop details\n\nGrow\, Cook\, Share\, Care is a Hands of Hope programme engaging vulnerable groups\, those with compl ex needs\, families\, especially those living in food poverty\, and older people\, in learning\, wellness and social activities aligned to growing\, cooking\, and nature. Suitable for all. Priority for spaces will be given to people meeting the criteria: aged over 50\, young carers and young adu lts with learning disabilities.There is no charge for this workshop\, dona tions are always welcome!Please ensure you arrive ten minutes before the s tart time to ensure we can get everyone registered. You will need to do on e booking per person please so we know who will be attending.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hohcharity.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/ 2026/01/Companion-planting-1.png LOCATION:Hands of Hope\, Hands of Hope\, Hope Farm Community Garden\, Moor Hill\, Hawkhurst\, Kent\, TN18 4QB\, United Kingdom GEO:51.041241;0.508674 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hands of Hope\, Hope Farm C ommunity Garden\, Moor Hill\, Hawkhurst\, Kent\, TN18 4QB\, United Kingdom ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Hands of Hope:geo:51.041241,0.508674 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251026T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR