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Rochester Roots Growing Together Urban Agriculture Workshop Series

Event Details

Time: March 1, 2012 from 6pm to 8pm
Location: Rochester Roots Conference Room 4th Floor, Downtown Presbyterian Church
Street: 121 N. Fitzhugh St. (Park in City Hall Parking Lot)
City/Town: Rochester, NY 14614
Phone: (585) 232-1463
Event Type: hands-on, workshop
Organized By: Rochester Roots
Latest Activity: Jan 18

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Event Description

Workshop 2: Companion Planting & Heirloom Seed Selection (Part 2)

Learn the art of growing a successful organic vegetable garden using companion planting and heirloom seed selection. Based around the idea that certain plants benefit others when planted next to, or in close proximity, companion planting can help make more productive use of your garden space while reducing water usage and eliminating the need for insecticides, herbicides, and chemical fertilizers. Participants with leave with a preliminary sketch of their garden site and understand how to read seed catalogues and seed packets.