Do tomatoes love basil but hate brussels sprouts? Traditional companion planting, which involves planting different types of plants together or in close proximity, makes many such statements, often ...

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Creating plant communities for mutual benefit is an old gardening tradition. Companion planting isn't just about pest control. By combining plants carefully, plants can help each other in terms of ...

But what truly constitutes a “companion plant?” And, perhaps more importantly, what differentiates reality from myth regarding their benefits? In recent years, the term “companion planting ...

You can print both the plan and plant list as a handy reference to take into your garden. An evidence-based companion planting system shows you which plants benefit each other. Crop rotation ...

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However, they may not germinate if a crust forms over the soil line. To avoid this, companion plant carrots with fast-growing radishes that push their way through the soil before your carrots sprout.

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Local farmer Ned Birkey offers home garden planning tips. Also, see what gardening workshops are coming up in Monroe County.