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Veggie Gardening

Gardening with Plant Guilds

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Single Session
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands
5513 S Cloverdale St
Seattle, WA 98118 United States Directions

Description

Did you know that different kinds of plants grouped together can support one another to and help to provide food throughout the year? Plant guilds are a design tool that can help you maximize space and set your garden up for success. Whether you are growing annuals, perennials, or both, plant guilds can help you make decisions about what to plant, where and when.

In this class we’ll discuss:

  • Strategies for companion planting
  • Techniques to extend the harvest, such as succession sowing
  • How to combine annual and perennial plants in the edible garden

This in-person workshop will take place indoors, with a combination of show-and-tell, lecture and mapping activities. The session will be in a room with an air filter and with windows and doors open for good ventilation. Class size is limited to about 15 people, and we will be following current public health recommendations.

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About the Instructor

Alex Soleil
Alexandria shares their passion for urban gardening by teaching classes and supporting the Soil and Water Stewardship program as part of the Community Education Team at Tilth Alliance. They are certified in Permaculture Design, completed the Master Composter Sustainability Steward program, and have enjoyed collaborating in Seattle’s community garden spaces for over a decade.

Additional Information

Accessibility & Equity

Tilth Alliance strives to provide educational experiences that honor our values of accessibility and equity. Currently, we offer:

  • A sliding scale pricing structure to make our classes accessible for everyone, regardless of financial means. Please select the ticket type that works for you.
  • In solidarity with food justice and food sovereignty for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), we reserve spaces in each class for BIPOC community members free of charge. If you identify as BIPOC, and would benefit from a free option, please select BIPOC Solidarity ticket.

Cancellation Policy

Please review our cancellation policy.

Member Benefits

Tilth Alliance members receive a discount on most classes— join as a member today! For current members, please enter your discount code at checkout.

Health & Safety

We offer a mix of online, in-person and hybrid online/in-person classes. During our in-person sessions, we follow current COVID-19 safety protocols. Please review our COVID-19 policies before registering.

Questions?

Please reach out to Marni Sorin if you have any questions.