Companion Planting and Soil Basics

Know Camp

Learn simple practices on soil building, composting, and pairing crops.

Healthy soil and smart plant partnerships are the foundation of every thriving garden. Join Shiv Shakti of Shakti Farm Design to learn the basics of soil building, composting, and how to pair crops through companion planting for resilience, productivity, and flavor. Attendees will leave with simple, effective practices to improve their gardens this season and beyond.

Shiv Shakti is the founder of Shakti Farm Design, a Bend-based greenhouse design and education company focused on regenerative growing, soil health, and climate-resilient food systems. With a decade of hands-on growing experience, Shiv works with home gardeners, schools, nonprofits, and communities to design practical, low-energy growing systems rooted in ecological principles. His work bridges soil biology, companion planting, and seasonal growing strategies to help people grow healthier food while deepening their connection to the land.  Learn more at https://shaktifarmdesign.com/ 

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