Let’s get into some of the science of gardening! These companion plants can help your garden grow better.
What are the best companion plants for each veggie, flower, fruit, and herb?
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Gardeners and farmers have grown plants as companions for eons. Companion planting brings so many benefits:
Stay tuned for tips and tricks on the best buddy plants for:
You’ll also find helpful posts about favorite traditional growing techniques, like three sisters gardening.
Discover the best plant pairings for your favorite vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers.
Ah, the intoxicating scent of lavender! I love it in all kinds of beauty and health products, and now I’m trying to grow lavender in the garden. I started looking for lavender companion plants to give my lavender garden the best chance of success. Perhaps I’m off base, but I swear I’ve heard through the…
Successfully growing nasturtium in vegetable garden beds and beyond brought us so much joy! The lovely pops of color in coral and cherry rose are delightful to see alongside our tomatoes and in our cucumber bed. Last year I couldn’t get the nasturtium seedlings to take off in our container garden. This year, I’m pulling…
Marigold flowers are a lovely addition to the garden as they offer pest control properties as well as a pretty pop of color. Consider different marigold companion plants to get the most from your garden! In my experience, marigolds and tomatoes grow very well together. In fact, so many vegetables and herbs make great companion…
Have you heard a 3 sisters garden? The three sisters crops include beans, corn, and squash – three plants that grow very well together. Growing this trio in close proximity in the garden brings benefits for all three plants. I personally have not tried a 3 sisters garden yet, but it’s interesting to me and…
Whose grandfather or grandmother hasn’t grown tomato plants?! It’s like a gardener’s rite of passage. Wanting to grow wonderful tomatoes like my dad and grandfather, I realize I also need to focus on figuring out what to plant with tomatoes. I leaned on tribal gardening knowledge to help find the best companion plants for tomatoes….