Grow and Gather: Native Companion Planting

Discover the benefits of companion planting during an engaging gardening class held at Hillside School in Spring Green Wisconsin. Companion planting is an important part of organic gardening that focuses on growing plants together to improve soil health support pollinators and strengthen plant growth. During this interactive session participants learn how native plants can play a valuable role in building a balanced and productive garden ecosystem. The class introduces practical methods for combining plants that naturally support each other while also improving garden biodiversity.

Participants explore common companion planting techniques used in the Kitchen Garden at Taliesin and learn how these practices can be applied to home gardens. The session also highlights the importance of native plants in supporting healthy ecosystems and how they can attract beneficial insects and improve overall garden resilience. As part of the creative experience participants create a botanical print of their favorite native plant from the garden which they can take home as a memorable keepsake. This friendly class welcomes participants of different ages and knowledge levels interested in gardening and nature.