This document provides a guide to growing healthy plants through companion planting. It begins with an introduction explaining the benefits of companion planting and how certain plants can help or hinder each other's growth when planted together. The bulk of the document then provides information on companion planting relationships for various fruits, herbs and vegetables in a formatted list with "Good Companions" and "Bad Companions" sections for each plant. It concludes with additional tips on plant layout and amounts.
This document discusses companion planting, which involves planting certain crops together to benefit each other. It provides examples of plant combinations that have been shown to work well based on their effects on pests, nutrients, shade, etc. Such as marigolds helping repel insects from tomatoes and beans providing nitrogen for corn. The document also lists many specific plant companions and their effects, such as rosemary repelling bean beetles and carrots benefiting from basil. It recommends experimenting to find what works best for individual gardens.
Companion planting involves using plants that naturally repel or attract insects to benefit gardens. It creates a balanced ecosystem where nature controls pests without chemicals. Some plant combinations that work well include beans and corn, carrots and tomatoes, and cucumbers with dill. The document provides examples of specific plant companions and how they can benefit each other through pest control or improved growth and flavor. It encourages experimenting to find the best combinations for individual gardens.
Companion Planting and the Green Thumb - University of TennesseeMaria857qx
This document provides a 3-page newsletter from the UT Extension in Greene County about gardening tips and techniques. It discusses companion planting, using daylily boosters, controlling caterpillars on oak trees, scouting gardens for pests, using natural insecticides, and a companion planting chart. It also includes an event calendar and recipes for nasturtium salad and a natural insecticide spray. The newsletter aims to help local gardeners grow pest-free plants and vegetables using organic methods.
Companion Planting at the Bock Community Garden, Middleton, WisconsinMaria857qx
This newsletter provides information about the Bock Community Garden for May 2011. It includes articles on using cardboard for pathways, a healthy garden training series, research evaluations from West Ag, tips on transplanting vs direct seeding, suggestions for garden journals, dealing with weeds, the new fruit tree orchard, an upcoming garage sale, and using row covers to protect plants from rabbits. The newsletter is 12 pages and covers a variety of topics to help gardeners in their planting and maintenance.
The document discusses companion planting strategies for a home garden. It describes grouping vegetables that work well together based on their effects on one another, such as providing shade or deterring pests. Specifically, it details the author's plans to plant cucumbers, sunflowers, lettuce, radishes, carrots, tomatoes, beans, potatoes, okra, and herbs together based on their beneficial relationships. The author aims to use companion planting to increase yields while reducing work.
Herb Companions in Your Garden - Herb basketFarida43h
Herb Companions in Your Garden discusses how certain herbs can be beneficial companion plants when grown with vegetables, fruits, and flowers. Some key points:
- Herbs are among the first plants to bloom in spring, attracting beneficial insects that pollinate plants and prey on pests. This helps repel damaging insects and supports the growth and health of neighboring plants.
- Specific herbs like basil, bee balm, and members of the onion family repel various insects when planted near related vegetables. Parsley, sage, and rosemary discourage slugs and other pests of vegetables.
- While the idea of companion planting is supported by observation, scientific studies are limited. Gardeners are encouraged
Companion Planting for Fruitful Garden - St. Louis, MissouriMaria857qx
The document discusses companion planting for fruiting plants, providing general guidelines and specific plant companions for various fruits. It recommends planting flowers that attract beneficial insects to control pests. Certain plants like tansy, rue and nasturtium repel insect pests. Proper planning is important for permanent plantings like trees to ensure soil preparation, siting, and protection. The document lists specific fruiting plants available from Bowood Farms and their beneficial companion plants.
This document discusses companion planting, which involves arranging crops together in ways that allow them to benefit each other. It provides several examples of companion planting, including the "Three Sisters" method of growing corn, beans, and squash together. The document explains that some companion plantings help by providing shade, support, or attracting beneficial insects. While many companion planting practices are based on tradition, some have been supported by scientific research as well. The document encourages exploring both the science and lore of companion planting and provides tips for arranging plants based on their sunlight, nutrient, and pest management needs.
This document discusses companion planting, which involves planting certain crops together to benefit each other. It provides examples of plant combinations that have been shown to work well based on their effects on pests, nutrients, shade, etc. Such as marigolds helping repel insects from tomatoes and beans providing nitrogen for corn. The document also lists many specific plant companions and their effects, such as rosemary repelling bean beetles and carrots benefiting from basil. It recommends experimenting to find what works best for individual gardens.
Companion planting involves using plants that naturally repel or attract insects to benefit gardens. It creates a balanced ecosystem where nature controls pests without chemicals. Some plant combinations that work well include beans and corn, carrots and tomatoes, and cucumbers with dill. The document provides examples of specific plant companions and how they can benefit each other through pest control or improved growth and flavor. It encourages experimenting to find the best combinations for individual gardens.
Companion Planting and the Green Thumb - University of TennesseeMaria857qx
This document provides a 3-page newsletter from the UT Extension in Greene County about gardening tips and techniques. It discusses companion planting, using daylily boosters, controlling caterpillars on oak trees, scouting gardens for pests, using natural insecticides, and a companion planting chart. It also includes an event calendar and recipes for nasturtium salad and a natural insecticide spray. The newsletter aims to help local gardeners grow pest-free plants and vegetables using organic methods.
Companion Planting at the Bock Community Garden, Middleton, WisconsinMaria857qx
This newsletter provides information about the Bock Community Garden for May 2011. It includes articles on using cardboard for pathways, a healthy garden training series, research evaluations from West Ag, tips on transplanting vs direct seeding, suggestions for garden journals, dealing with weeds, the new fruit tree orchard, an upcoming garage sale, and using row covers to protect plants from rabbits. The newsletter is 12 pages and covers a variety of topics to help gardeners in their planting and maintenance.
The document discusses companion planting strategies for a home garden. It describes grouping vegetables that work well together based on their effects on one another, such as providing shade or deterring pests. Specifically, it details the author's plans to plant cucumbers, sunflowers, lettuce, radishes, carrots, tomatoes, beans, potatoes, okra, and herbs together based on their beneficial relationships. The author aims to use companion planting to increase yields while reducing work.
Herb Companions in Your Garden - Herb basketFarida43h
Herb Companions in Your Garden discusses how certain herbs can be beneficial companion plants when grown with vegetables, fruits, and flowers. Some key points:
- Herbs are among the first plants to bloom in spring, attracting beneficial insects that pollinate plants and prey on pests. This helps repel damaging insects and supports the growth and health of neighboring plants.
- Specific herbs like basil, bee balm, and members of the onion family repel various insects when planted near related vegetables. Parsley, sage, and rosemary discourage slugs and other pests of vegetables.
- While the idea of companion planting is supported by observation, scientific studies are limited. Gardeners are encouraged
Companion Planting for Fruitful Garden - St. Louis, MissouriMaria857qx
The document discusses companion planting for fruiting plants, providing general guidelines and specific plant companions for various fruits. It recommends planting flowers that attract beneficial insects to control pests. Certain plants like tansy, rue and nasturtium repel insect pests. Proper planning is important for permanent plantings like trees to ensure soil preparation, siting, and protection. The document lists specific fruiting plants available from Bowood Farms and their beneficial companion plants.
This document discusses companion planting, which involves arranging crops together in ways that allow them to benefit each other. It provides several examples of companion planting, including the "Three Sisters" method of growing corn, beans, and squash together. The document explains that some companion plantings help by providing shade, support, or attracting beneficial insects. While many companion planting practices are based on tradition, some have been supported by scientific research as well. The document encourages exploring both the science and lore of companion planting and provides tips for arranging plants based on their sunlight, nutrient, and pest management needs.
How to Plant Vegetables in a Companion Container - Herb Companion Planting, A...Farida43h
Companion planting involves growing beneficial plant combinations in close proximity. Certain plant pairings can improve soil nutrients, attract pollinators, or deter pests from other plants. For container gardens, companion planting makes the most of limited space while encouraging healthy growth. Effective pairings include cabbage family vegetables with herbs like mint, thyme and dill; tomatoes with basil, borage and legumes; and onions alongside beets, tomatoes and lettuce to deter pests. Proper companion planting provides nutrients, deters pests, and makes container gardens more productive and visually appealing.
Companion planting involves growing different plant combinations together to benefit each other. Certain plants provide nutrients, pest protection, or space benefits to their neighbors. For example, beans fix nitrogen that fertilizes nearby corn in return for structural support. Marigolds release chemicals that repel nematodes and attract beneficial insects to protect other plants. Tall crops can shelter shorter ones and make better use of space. With the right combinations, companion planting promotes healthy plants while reducing needs for fertilizers and pesticides.
Guide and Charts On Planting Companion Vegetables and Herbs, and Fruit Tree C...Farida43h
This document provides information on planting companion vegetables and herbs, and fruit tree companion planting. It discusses how certain plants benefit each other when planted together by attracting beneficial insects, fixing nitrogen, repelling pests, and other mechanisms. Charts are included showing which plants are compatible or incompatible companions. Research showing companion planting can increase food production by 250% is also mentioned. Overall, the document outlines the principles and benefits of companion planting for organic gardening.
This document provides instructions and guidelines for square foot gardening, including how to build and maintain a highly productive garden in a small space. Some key points:
- A single 4x4 square foot garden can produce an abundant harvest of various vegetables through strategic planting and vertical growth.
- Soil preparation is important, and techniques like lasagna gardening can create nutrient-rich soil without tilling.
- Companion planting of certain plants can enhance growth, attract beneficial insects, and repel pests.
- Crop rotation every 3 years in the same space helps balance soil nutrients and prevent disease and infestations.
Herbal Companion Planting - Cove Rock Farm LifeFarida43h
This document discusses companion planting and how certain plants benefit each other when grown together. Some key points:
- Certain plants thrive when grown near others due to natural associations where they complement each other's growth.
- Herbs can enhance or hinder the growth of neighboring plants through chemicals released from their leaves, roots or essential oils. Aromatic herbs attract pollinators and repel pests.
- Planting stinging nettle and yarrow increases the essential oil content in peppermint and other herbs.
- The document provides a list of herb companions and how they interact, such as chamomile increasing peppermint's oil or garlic controlling pests for roses.
-
This document provides information on companion planting with herbs, vegetables, and fruit trees. It lists many herb varieties and the plants they have beneficial relationships with when planted together, such as basil helping tomatoes and carrots, and borage helping strawberries and tomatoes. The document also discusses how certain herb varieties can deter pests, enrich soil, and help other plants grow when used in companion planting. Overall, the document promotes using companion planting with specific herb varieties to encourage plant growth, deter pests, and improve soil quality in the garden.
Planting Guide for Home Gardening in Alabama - Alabama Cooperative ExtensionFayina19z
This document provides a planting guide for home gardening in Alabama, including recommended planting times and cultivars for a variety of vegetables. It discusses site selection, soil preparation, fertilization, seed and transplant care, irrigation, weed and pest control, and harvesting best practices. An accompanying chart lists specific planting date ranges for spring and fall crops as well as spacing recommendations.
This document provides information on companion planting and heirloom seeds. It discusses how companion planting can attract beneficial insects while discouraging pests. Specific examples of companion plants are given, such as the "three sisters" - corn, beans, and squash. The document also mentions how companion planting can increase food production by 250% according to a study in South Africa. A list of companion planting books is included at the end.
This document discusses companion planting and its benefits. It describes how companion planting involves arranging plants in a garden to enhance each other's growth through various means like attracting beneficial insects, repelling pests, fixing nitrogen in the soil, and providing habitat. The document provides examples of plant combinations and relationships between plants and cites research showing companion planting can increase food production on small plots of land significantly. It promotes companion planting as a natural alternative to pesticides and monocultures.
Plants as Deterrents - Tucson Organic GardenersFayina19z
This document lists various plant pairings that can benefit each other or deter pests when planted together. Some key points include:
- Alliums like garlic, onions, and chives planted with roses can protect them from aphids and moles.
- Basil helps tomatoes overcome insects and disease when planted near them. It also repels flies and mosquitoes.
- Beans can be planted with carrots, cabbage, beets and aid cucumbers and cabbages when interplanted. They add nitrogen to soil.
- Marigolds planted with potatoes, strawberries, and roses can help discourage nematodes.
- Mint planted near cabbage and tomatoes can improve their flavor and help repel a
Companion Planting: So Happy Together - CarterFarida43h
Companion planting techniques have been shown to increase food production in South Africa by 250%. Researchers are intercropping sorghum with legumes like cowpeas planted in zai pits, which act as small water catchments. This has increased total grain production from 400kg/hectare for sorghum alone to 1400kg/hectare. Intercropping has also increased soil nitrogen and nitrogen uptake by sorghum. In East Africa, farmers are planting "weeds" like napier grass and desmodium with maize to control pests like stem borers and striga, raising yields 60-70%. These natural solutions provide alternatives to pesticides.
Herb Companion Planting Chart - Herbal gardensFarida43h
Herb Companion Planting Chart provides information on companion planting various herbs to repel pests and benefit other plants. It lists herbs, the plants they companion well with, and common pests they help repel. Some companions to note include basil and tomatoes, which repel flies and mosquitoes. Marigolds planted around the garden help repel Mexican bean beetles and nematodes. Mint grown with cabbage and tomatoes can help repel white cabbage moth and aphids.
School Garden Basics Workshop For Educators - HawaiiFayina19z
This document provides information on common garden pests and diseases, as well as integrated pest management (IPM) techniques. It identifies common insect pests like aphids, whiteflies, and beetles, as well as diseases caused by fungi and viruses. The document introduces IPM as a sustainable approach using biological, cultural, physical and chemical controls. It emphasizes using beneficial insects, companion planting, sanitation and other cultural techniques before resorting to organic or synthetic pesticides. The workshop teaches educators how to identify pests and diseases, monitor problems, and implement a multi-pronged IPM approach to maintain healthy school gardens.
Boost your Garden Yields with Companion Planting TechnologiesKailis35k
Boost your Garden Yields with Companion Planting Technologies. Increase your garden's production by 250 percent or more.
Includes a downloadable Companion Planting Chart. Many Links to books, web sites and much more
Companion Planting: Utilize Nature’s Diversity to Improve the Health of Your ...Farida43h
The document discusses the benefits of companion planting, also known as polyculture, which involves growing multiple crops together in the same space. Some key points:
- Companion planting utilizes biodiversity to enhance pest and disease resistance, soil protection, and yield increases.
- There is a science to pairing compatible plants, including using flowers and herbs to attract beneficial insects and repel pests.
- Creating diverse "neighborhoods" of crop families and companion plants provides many synergistic effects in the garden.
- Attracting and providing habitat for beneficial insects is an important aspect of successful companion planting.
Companion Planting Eco Gardening Factsheet - Cornell University, New YorkKailis35k
Companion planting involves growing different crops together that benefit each other in some way. The document discusses several examples of companion planting relationships between plants that can improve soil fertility, attract beneficial insects, repel pests, and enhance growing conditions. Some key points are:
- Legumes like alfalfa and clover enrich soil with nitrogen captured from the air.
- Intercropping corn, beans, and squash - the "Three Sisters" system developed by Native Americans - provides mutual benefits like the beans using the corn for support and fixing nitrogen.
- Certain plants like marigolds are effective for controlling soil pests like nematodes when interplanted with other crops.
- Herbs and flowers scattered
A mixed vegetable garden involves planting many different types of vegetables and herbs together. This helps the plants to grow well with beneficial interactions between them. It reduces problems with weeds, pests, disease and the need for irrigation. The document provides guidance on how to plant and maintain a mixed vegetable garden, including preparing the soil, planting seeds and seedlings, and ongoing harvesting and maintenance. It recommends planting a variety of vegetables and cover crops together for continuous production with minimal work over a long period.
Companion Planting, Part III: Comparison of Companion Planting GuidesFarida43h
The document discusses companion planting and compares information from different sources on which plant combinations are generally agreed upon and which are disagreed on. It notes that observing results in one's own garden is most important. Tables comparing plant companions from four sources are available in a linked PDF. The document also discusses terms like allelopathy and provides some examples of allelopathic plants. It suggests starting by looking at combinations least likely to be beneficial according to the tables and moving to good pairings. Subsequent posts will discuss how flowers, herbs and insects contribute to vegetable gardens.
Kit klehm helpful advice for growing organic producekitklehm1
kit klehm Professional tips provider. There is nothing better than making a dinner from food that you have grown in your own garden. If you know what you are doing, gardening can be a fun and exciting adventure. This article will give you many tips about gardening, and in no time you will have the garden of your dreams.
This document provides information on companion planting, including lists of plants that are friends or foes to other plants. It also provides summaries of books on companion planting and organic gardening techniques that use companion planting to increase yields. The document discusses how companion planting in Africa has increased food production by 250% by using plants like napier grass and Desmodium to control pests that damage staple crops like maize.
Companion planting involves combining plants that provide mutual benefits in the garden. Certain plants provide nutrients, shade, or structure to other plants. Gardeners should consult companion planting guides to learn which vegetables and herbs pair well together. Some plant combinations to try include the "Three Sisters" - corn, beans, and squash. While some plants help each other, others can inhibit growth, so it's important to observe plant interactions and avoid bad companion combinations. Experimentation is key to discovering the best companion planting methods.
Organic Gardening Supporting Materials
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For more information, Please see websites below:
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Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
How to Plant Vegetables in a Companion Container - Herb Companion Planting, A...Farida43h
Companion planting involves growing beneficial plant combinations in close proximity. Certain plant pairings can improve soil nutrients, attract pollinators, or deter pests from other plants. For container gardens, companion planting makes the most of limited space while encouraging healthy growth. Effective pairings include cabbage family vegetables with herbs like mint, thyme and dill; tomatoes with basil, borage and legumes; and onions alongside beets, tomatoes and lettuce to deter pests. Proper companion planting provides nutrients, deters pests, and makes container gardens more productive and visually appealing.
Companion planting involves growing different plant combinations together to benefit each other. Certain plants provide nutrients, pest protection, or space benefits to their neighbors. For example, beans fix nitrogen that fertilizes nearby corn in return for structural support. Marigolds release chemicals that repel nematodes and attract beneficial insects to protect other plants. Tall crops can shelter shorter ones and make better use of space. With the right combinations, companion planting promotes healthy plants while reducing needs for fertilizers and pesticides.
Guide and Charts On Planting Companion Vegetables and Herbs, and Fruit Tree C...Farida43h
This document provides information on planting companion vegetables and herbs, and fruit tree companion planting. It discusses how certain plants benefit each other when planted together by attracting beneficial insects, fixing nitrogen, repelling pests, and other mechanisms. Charts are included showing which plants are compatible or incompatible companions. Research showing companion planting can increase food production by 250% is also mentioned. Overall, the document outlines the principles and benefits of companion planting for organic gardening.
This document provides instructions and guidelines for square foot gardening, including how to build and maintain a highly productive garden in a small space. Some key points:
- A single 4x4 square foot garden can produce an abundant harvest of various vegetables through strategic planting and vertical growth.
- Soil preparation is important, and techniques like lasagna gardening can create nutrient-rich soil without tilling.
- Companion planting of certain plants can enhance growth, attract beneficial insects, and repel pests.
- Crop rotation every 3 years in the same space helps balance soil nutrients and prevent disease and infestations.
Herbal Companion Planting - Cove Rock Farm LifeFarida43h
This document discusses companion planting and how certain plants benefit each other when grown together. Some key points:
- Certain plants thrive when grown near others due to natural associations where they complement each other's growth.
- Herbs can enhance or hinder the growth of neighboring plants through chemicals released from their leaves, roots or essential oils. Aromatic herbs attract pollinators and repel pests.
- Planting stinging nettle and yarrow increases the essential oil content in peppermint and other herbs.
- The document provides a list of herb companions and how they interact, such as chamomile increasing peppermint's oil or garlic controlling pests for roses.
-
This document provides information on companion planting with herbs, vegetables, and fruit trees. It lists many herb varieties and the plants they have beneficial relationships with when planted together, such as basil helping tomatoes and carrots, and borage helping strawberries and tomatoes. The document also discusses how certain herb varieties can deter pests, enrich soil, and help other plants grow when used in companion planting. Overall, the document promotes using companion planting with specific herb varieties to encourage plant growth, deter pests, and improve soil quality in the garden.
Planting Guide for Home Gardening in Alabama - Alabama Cooperative ExtensionFayina19z
This document provides a planting guide for home gardening in Alabama, including recommended planting times and cultivars for a variety of vegetables. It discusses site selection, soil preparation, fertilization, seed and transplant care, irrigation, weed and pest control, and harvesting best practices. An accompanying chart lists specific planting date ranges for spring and fall crops as well as spacing recommendations.
This document provides information on companion planting and heirloom seeds. It discusses how companion planting can attract beneficial insects while discouraging pests. Specific examples of companion plants are given, such as the "three sisters" - corn, beans, and squash. The document also mentions how companion planting can increase food production by 250% according to a study in South Africa. A list of companion planting books is included at the end.
This document discusses companion planting and its benefits. It describes how companion planting involves arranging plants in a garden to enhance each other's growth through various means like attracting beneficial insects, repelling pests, fixing nitrogen in the soil, and providing habitat. The document provides examples of plant combinations and relationships between plants and cites research showing companion planting can increase food production on small plots of land significantly. It promotes companion planting as a natural alternative to pesticides and monocultures.
Plants as Deterrents - Tucson Organic GardenersFayina19z
This document lists various plant pairings that can benefit each other or deter pests when planted together. Some key points include:
- Alliums like garlic, onions, and chives planted with roses can protect them from aphids and moles.
- Basil helps tomatoes overcome insects and disease when planted near them. It also repels flies and mosquitoes.
- Beans can be planted with carrots, cabbage, beets and aid cucumbers and cabbages when interplanted. They add nitrogen to soil.
- Marigolds planted with potatoes, strawberries, and roses can help discourage nematodes.
- Mint planted near cabbage and tomatoes can improve their flavor and help repel a
Companion Planting: So Happy Together - CarterFarida43h
Companion planting techniques have been shown to increase food production in South Africa by 250%. Researchers are intercropping sorghum with legumes like cowpeas planted in zai pits, which act as small water catchments. This has increased total grain production from 400kg/hectare for sorghum alone to 1400kg/hectare. Intercropping has also increased soil nitrogen and nitrogen uptake by sorghum. In East Africa, farmers are planting "weeds" like napier grass and desmodium with maize to control pests like stem borers and striga, raising yields 60-70%. These natural solutions provide alternatives to pesticides.
Herb Companion Planting Chart - Herbal gardensFarida43h
Herb Companion Planting Chart provides information on companion planting various herbs to repel pests and benefit other plants. It lists herbs, the plants they companion well with, and common pests they help repel. Some companions to note include basil and tomatoes, which repel flies and mosquitoes. Marigolds planted around the garden help repel Mexican bean beetles and nematodes. Mint grown with cabbage and tomatoes can help repel white cabbage moth and aphids.
School Garden Basics Workshop For Educators - HawaiiFayina19z
This document provides information on common garden pests and diseases, as well as integrated pest management (IPM) techniques. It identifies common insect pests like aphids, whiteflies, and beetles, as well as diseases caused by fungi and viruses. The document introduces IPM as a sustainable approach using biological, cultural, physical and chemical controls. It emphasizes using beneficial insects, companion planting, sanitation and other cultural techniques before resorting to organic or synthetic pesticides. The workshop teaches educators how to identify pests and diseases, monitor problems, and implement a multi-pronged IPM approach to maintain healthy school gardens.
Boost your Garden Yields with Companion Planting TechnologiesKailis35k
Boost your Garden Yields with Companion Planting Technologies. Increase your garden's production by 250 percent or more.
Includes a downloadable Companion Planting Chart. Many Links to books, web sites and much more
Companion Planting: Utilize Nature’s Diversity to Improve the Health of Your ...Farida43h
The document discusses the benefits of companion planting, also known as polyculture, which involves growing multiple crops together in the same space. Some key points:
- Companion planting utilizes biodiversity to enhance pest and disease resistance, soil protection, and yield increases.
- There is a science to pairing compatible plants, including using flowers and herbs to attract beneficial insects and repel pests.
- Creating diverse "neighborhoods" of crop families and companion plants provides many synergistic effects in the garden.
- Attracting and providing habitat for beneficial insects is an important aspect of successful companion planting.
Companion Planting Eco Gardening Factsheet - Cornell University, New YorkKailis35k
Companion planting involves growing different crops together that benefit each other in some way. The document discusses several examples of companion planting relationships between plants that can improve soil fertility, attract beneficial insects, repel pests, and enhance growing conditions. Some key points are:
- Legumes like alfalfa and clover enrich soil with nitrogen captured from the air.
- Intercropping corn, beans, and squash - the "Three Sisters" system developed by Native Americans - provides mutual benefits like the beans using the corn for support and fixing nitrogen.
- Certain plants like marigolds are effective for controlling soil pests like nematodes when interplanted with other crops.
- Herbs and flowers scattered
A mixed vegetable garden involves planting many different types of vegetables and herbs together. This helps the plants to grow well with beneficial interactions between them. It reduces problems with weeds, pests, disease and the need for irrigation. The document provides guidance on how to plant and maintain a mixed vegetable garden, including preparing the soil, planting seeds and seedlings, and ongoing harvesting and maintenance. It recommends planting a variety of vegetables and cover crops together for continuous production with minimal work over a long period.
Companion Planting, Part III: Comparison of Companion Planting GuidesFarida43h
The document discusses companion planting and compares information from different sources on which plant combinations are generally agreed upon and which are disagreed on. It notes that observing results in one's own garden is most important. Tables comparing plant companions from four sources are available in a linked PDF. The document also discusses terms like allelopathy and provides some examples of allelopathic plants. It suggests starting by looking at combinations least likely to be beneficial according to the tables and moving to good pairings. Subsequent posts will discuss how flowers, herbs and insects contribute to vegetable gardens.
Kit klehm helpful advice for growing organic producekitklehm1
kit klehm Professional tips provider. There is nothing better than making a dinner from food that you have grown in your own garden. If you know what you are doing, gardening can be a fun and exciting adventure. This article will give you many tips about gardening, and in no time you will have the garden of your dreams.
This document provides information on companion planting, including lists of plants that are friends or foes to other plants. It also provides summaries of books on companion planting and organic gardening techniques that use companion planting to increase yields. The document discusses how companion planting in Africa has increased food production by 250% by using plants like napier grass and Desmodium to control pests that damage staple crops like maize.
Companion planting involves combining plants that provide mutual benefits in the garden. Certain plants provide nutrients, shade, or structure to other plants. Gardeners should consult companion planting guides to learn which vegetables and herbs pair well together. Some plant combinations to try include the "Three Sisters" - corn, beans, and squash. While some plants help each other, others can inhibit growth, so it's important to observe plant interactions and avoid bad companion combinations. Experimentation is key to discovering the best companion planting methods.
Organic Gardening Supporting Materials
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Companion Planting with Heirloom TomatoesFarida43h
This document provides information on companion planting tomatoes with other plants. It discusses the potential benefits of certain plant combinations and identifies some pairings that are beneficial, compatible, or incompatible for tomatoes. Specifically, it notes that basil, mint, and bee balm are beneficial companions. Marigolds, carrots, and onions are identified as compatible companions. Plants like potatoes, brassicas, and black walnut trees are said to be incompatible. The document also provides tips on companion planting and its potential advantages, like reducing pests and improving soil health.
Companion planting involves growing different plant combinations together to benefit each other. Certain plants provide nutrients, pest protection, or space benefits to their neighbors. For example, beans fix nitrogen that fertilizes nearby corn in return for structural support. Marigolds release chemicals that repel nematodes and attract beneficial insects to protect other plants. Tall crops can shelter shorter ones and make better use of space. With the right combinations, companion planting promotes healthy plants while reducing needs for fertilizers and pesticides.
Companion Planting Made Easy - Organic GardeningFairlee3z
This document provides an introduction and overview of companion planting. It discusses how companion planting works by creating diversity in the garden and using plant combinations that attract beneficial insects, repel pest insects, enrich the soil, or act as trap crops. The document then provides tips for getting started with companion planting and growing a companion garden. It concludes with a plant-by-plant guide that provides allies, enemies, and growing guidelines for various plants commonly used in companion planting, such as asparagus, basil, beans, and beets.
Companion Planting Made Easy - High Plains Food BankFairlee3z
This document provides an introduction to companion planting, explaining how it works and how to get started. Companion planting involves combining certain plants together for benefits like improving soil, repelling pests, attracting beneficial insects, or acting as a decoy for pests. Diversity is important to avoid monocultures that are vulnerable to pests. Some plants fix nitrogen, others repel insects, and some attract beneficial insects that prey on pests. The document recommends starting with combinations that have proven effective and provides a plant-by-plant guide to get started with companion planting.
This document discusses the benefits of companion planting, specifically the traditional Native American "Three Sisters" method of planting corn, beans, and squash together. It explains how the plants interact symbiotically: corn provides structure for beans to climb, beans fix nitrogen in the soil, and squash leaves cover the ground to suppress weeds and retain moisture. Companion planting is shown to increase yields, attract beneficial insects, decrease pests and disease, and establish healthier plant relationships compared to monocropping. The document also mentions how some groups planted additional plants like sunflowers or Cleome serrulata to further boost the system.
This document provides information on companion planting and intercropping systems. It discusses the traditional Native American "Three Sisters" system of growing corn, beans, and squash together. It explains how the plants support each other and increase yields. The document also discusses polyculture systems, where many different plants are grown together to increase biodiversity and productivity. It provides examples of companion planting from Africa and South America that have increased food production. Links are included to resources on companion planting books and guides.
This document provides information on companion planting and polyculture gardening techniques. It discusses the traditional Native American "Three Sisters" companion planting of corn, beans, and squash. It explains how these three plants benefit each other. The document then discusses other benefits of companion planting such as attracting beneficial insects, decreasing disease and pests, and increasing yields. It describes polyculture gardening, which involves planting many different crops together to increase biodiversity. Examples of successful companion planting and polyculture projects in Africa and South America are also discussed.
Companion planting involves using plants that enhance each other's growth and deter pests. The document provides a guide to pairing beneficial plants together based on their effects on one another, such as improving soil nutrients, attracting helpful insects, and repelling harmful ones. It lists many plant varieties and their positive and negative companions to integrate biodiversity and natural pest control into the garden.
This document provides information on companion planting and intercropping systems. It discusses the traditional Native American "Three Sisters" system of growing corn, beans, and squash together. The plants support each other by providing structure for the beans to climb, fixing nitrogen in the soil, and acting as a living mulch. Intercropping sorghum with cowpeas in Africa increased yields by 250%. Companion planting weeds with maize crops in East Africa increased yields by 60-70% by attracting pests away from the main crops. The document recommends experimenting with polyculture systems and lists some books on companion planting techniques.
Organic Weed Control for the Home Garden - University of HawaiiFiona9864
This document discusses organic weed control methods for home gardens. It defines weeds as plants growing where unwanted that compete with garden plants. While weeds cause problems, some have beneficial uses as well. The document outlines several organic weed control strategies for gardens, including cultivation, mulching, cultural practices, flaming, and organic herbicides. It provides examples of each method and tips for effective implementation.
Your Own Vegetable Garden of Eden: Companion Planting - Tuolumne County Maste...sodj49v
Certain plants assist each other in growth and deterring pests when planted together. This is known as companion planting. According to Cornell University, plants compete for space and resources but also change the soil chemistry and repel insects or diseases that affect neighboring plants. Some effective companion planting combinations include dill and nasturtiums with squash and cucumbers to repel bugs, and radishes planted with cucumbers to deter cucumber beetles without needing to be pulled. Garlic spray can also be used to control many insect pests when made from chopped garlic soaked in oil and water.
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The document provides homeowners with easy backyard conservation practices they can implement, including composting, identifying beneficial and harmful insects, integrated pest management techniques, and planting native species. Most of the ideas are simple to adopt and can help protect the environment, support wildlife, and beautify properties. The publication includes tips, instructions, and resources on various topics to help homeowners develop conservation plans for their backyards.
This document provides an excerpt from the book "Companion Planting Made Easy" which discusses the principles and techniques of companion planting. It begins with an introduction that explains how companion planting uses time-tested techniques to create healthier plants, bigger harvests, and fewer pest problems. It then discusses how companion planting works by creating plant diversity and using some plants to attract beneficial insects while other plants repel pests. The document provides examples of nitrogen-fixing legumes, repellent plants, trap crops and shelter plants. It concludes with sections on getting started with companions and growing a companion garden, as well as a plant-by-plant guide with information on common plant allies, enemies and growing guidelines.
Companion planting can increase garden productivity and efficiency in several ways:
1) Certain plant combinations benefit each other by providing shade, attracting beneficial insects, or repelling pests from neighboring plants.
2) Companion plants can use garden space more efficiently by growing as companions or covering the ground under taller plants.
3) Some plants repel pests when planted near other vegetables, such as garlic repelling pests from roses and marigolds repelling nematodes from tomatoes.
4) Other companions attract beneficial insects that control pests or provide habitat for predatory insects, helping to reduce damage to crops.
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Companion planting involves growing certain plants together to benefit each other in various ways. Some key points:
- Companion plants can help protect other plants from insect pests, diseases, and critters through natural repellents.
- This technique has been used for centuries and is backed by both traditional knowledge and recent scientific research.
- The "Three Sisters" method of growing corn, beans, and squash together is a classic Native American companion planting strategy that benefits all three plants.
- Other plant combinations mentioned include chamomile to revive sickly seedlings, tansy to repel various insect pests, and nasturtiums/petunias/geraniums
The document discusses various companion planting techniques, including trap cropping, symbiotic nitrogen fixation, biochemical pest suppression, physical spatial interactions, nurse cropping, and providing beneficial habitats. It then provides details on the companion planting benefits of several common plants such as alfalfa, amaranth, anise, asparagus, and artemisias.
Garden Insect Pest Management in the Home Vegetable Garden - Auburn UniversityFawn85w
This document provides recommendations for managing common insect pests in home vegetable gardens. It begins by outlining cultural practices like using healthy soil, companion planting, crop rotation, diversified planting, mulching, and attracting beneficial insects to help prevent pest issues. It then discusses specific management strategies for common soil pests like cutworms, wireworms, and white grubs, emphasizing cultural controls like tilling and using barriers or baits as needed. Finally, it gives recommendations for above-ground pests like aphids, cabbage worms, and Colorado potato beetles, focusing on monitoring, handpicking, using row covers and traps, and applying pesticides only as a last resort. The overall approach emphasizes cultural and
Companion planting can help improve bok choy crops by providing pest control and enhanced plant growth. Certain herbs and vegetables repel pests that damage bok choy like cabbageworms, maggots, and aphids. Planting combinations like celery/thyme or alliums can deter different pests. Bok choy growth is also improved when planted near allies like carrots, beans, or mint, which may increase flavor. Interspersing bok choy among other crops reduces its appeal to insects and worms.
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This document discusses companion planting recommendations for various vegetable plants. It provides the scientific and common names of plants, as well as which other plants they help or are helped by, which pests they attract beneficial insects to control, and which plants they should be avoided being planted near. For example, it recommends planting tomatoes, peppers, and basil together as the peppers and basil help shelter tomato fruits from sunlight and pests.
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Plants can have beneficial or harmful relationships with other plants. Some plant combinations help repel pests or improve growth, while others inhibit neighboring plants. The document provides examples of plants that help or harm each other and makes recommendations for companion planting based on organic practices. However, the science is largely anecdotal and gardeners should test combinations in their own gardens to see what works best in their local conditions. Keeping careful records of successes and failures is important for developing effective companion planting strategies.
Companion Planting - Cornell Cooperative Extension of SuffolkBakas16w
Plants interact with each other and their environment in complex ways. Certain combinations of plants, known as companion planting, can benefit each other through enhanced growing conditions, pest reduction, and nutrient exchange. Native Americans developed the Three Sisters system of corn, beans, and squash which supported each other. While some companion planting claims lack scientific evidence, observation of effective combinations in gardens can provide insights into productive plant relationships.
Plants can have beneficial, harmful, or neutral relationships with other plants. Some plant combinations improve plant health while others interfere with growth. Companion planting suggestions aim to attract beneficial insects or repel pests, though scientific evidence is limited. The document provides examples of plant pairs that seem to help each other, such as asparagus and tomatoes, beans and carrots, and tomatoes and basil. It also lists plants that repel common garden pests. The best approach is to experiment with different combinations in your own garden.
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This document provides information on companion planting, listing various plant species and their benefits when planted with other crops. It describes how certain plants improve soil, growth, flavor or deter pests when planted near other species. For example, basil improves growth and flavor of tomatoes, and repels flies; beans enrich soil with nitrogen for other vegetables; and marigolds discourage many insect pests when planted throughout the garden. The document recommends positioning different plants together or avoiding combinations that negatively impact growth.
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This document provides information on companion planting, including which vegetable and herb plants make good neighbors and bad neighbors for other plants. Some key points are:
- Asparagus, tomatoes and basil make good companions, while fennel and garlic are bad neighbors for asparagus.
- Beans, potatoes and carrots are good for each other, but fennel and garlic negatively impact beans.
- Onions, lettuce, cabbage and dill positively affect beetroots, while tomatoes have a negative effect.
- Certain plants can help repel pests when planted together, such as marigolds reducing nematodes or nasturtiums deterring aphids.
Companion Planting - Fall Creek Gardens, Indianapolis, IndianaBakas16w
Companion planting involves growing certain plants together because they help each other in beneficial ways. Some plants provide nutrients or deter pests when grown with others. For example, bush beans grow well with celery and cucumbers but not onions or fennel. The document also lists specific plants that attract helpful insects to control pests when grown together. Growing chemical-free gardens has environmental benefits like building healthy soil, providing wildlife habitat, and encouraging biodiversity.
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The document discusses an upcoming flower show being held by three garden clubs in Bloomington, Edina, and Richfield, Minnesota on July 17th and 18th. Last year over 263 horticulture specimens were displayed in categories like cut flowers, miniature gardens, indoor/outdoor plants. The show also includes floral designs and artistic/educational exhibits. Entrants do not need to be garden club members or have yards. Information is provided on how to register or get more details.
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Companion planting involves pairing plants that benefit each other in various ways. Some plants add nutrients to the soil that other plants need. Legumes fix nitrogen that benefits other plants. Some plants deter pests through chemicals in their roots or foliage. Beneficial insects are attracted by some companion plants, which helps control pests on other plants. The document provides a table listing good and bad plant companions for many common garden vegetables and herbs.
Companion planting involves strategically placing plants together to benefit each other by repelling pests and diseases, and maximizing production. Certain plants have been shown to be compatible companions through scientific research and observation, such as tomatoes, basil, and carrots thriving together, while other combinations like potatoes and cucumbers or beans and onions should be avoided. The document provides a list of common garden vegetables and their compatible and incompatible plant companions to help gardeners design productive, pest-resistant companion plantings.
Companion planting involves growing certain plants together to benefit each other in various ways. Some plants encourage growth of others by attracting pollinators, repelling pests, or acting as traps. While many plant combinations are beneficial, some do not work well together or may harm each other. The document provides lists of plants that have positive and negative effects when grown in proximity, including which pests they attract or repel.
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This document discusses the companion planting relationships between various garden plants. It provides a table listing plants, plants they like to be planted with that help them grow, and plants they dislike being planted with or that inhibit their growth. For example, it notes that asparagus likes being planted with parsley and tomatoes, broad beans like carrots and cauliflower, and potatoes like beans, peas, and sweet corn but dislike tomatoes and sunflowers.
Companion planting involves strategically placing plants together to benefit each other and deter pests. Certain plants help each other grow when planted nearby, while others inhibit each other. For example, tomatoes grow better when planted with basil, carrots are aided by lettuce, and onions can deter peas and beans. Using companion planting techniques can create a more productive and pest-resistant garden.
This document lists various plant companions and antagonists for several common garden vegetables. It notes that spinach grows well with strawberries, tomatoes like being planted with chives and onions, and that radishes and strawberries make good companions for lettuce. Squash and pumpkins grow well alongside corn, while beans, potatoes, and carrots are compatible but onions, garlic, and gladiola do not mix well with beans.
This document is a weekly news column on companion planting from Thomas Clark, a master gardener. It discusses the concepts of companion planting and allelopathy, where certain plants stimulate or inhibit the growth of nearby plants through biochemical interactions. Companion planting involves arranging plants together that have symbiotic relationships, such as the "three sisters" of corn, beans, and squash grown by Native Americans. It can help pest management by using trap crops or attracting beneficial insects. The column recommends researching compatible plant combinations and keeping records when experimenting to develop a garden layout that stimulates plant growth while reducing pests.
The document provides information about companion planting from the Idaho Foodbank. It explains that certain plants can benefit each other when planted together through pest management, increased yields, and enhanced flavors. A chart is included that lists vegetables and their good and bad plant companions. Resources for further reading on companion planting are also provided.
Companion planting involves using plants that naturally repel or attract insects to benefit gardens. It creates balanced ecosystems where nature controls pests without chemicals. Some plant combinations encourage beneficial insects while discouraging harmful ones. The document provides examples of companion plants and their effects, suggesting experimenting to find the best combinations for individual gardens. It includes a plant guide listing plants and their companion planting benefits and considerations.
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The document is a newsletter from the University of Arizona Yavapai County Cooperative Extension about gardening topics. It includes an article about the rain lily plant Zephyranthes, noting its care requirements and species varieties. It also briefly discusses companion planting, container gardening, and a well testing research project.
Companion Planting - Master Gardeners, Suffolk County, New YorkBakas16w
This document provides a chart listing which plant species grow well together based on companion planting principles, plants that help protect other plants from pests, and plants that are inhibited by other plants. It includes which vegetables and herbs have beneficial or detrimental effects when planted near each other, such as tomatoes being protected from insects when planted with basil or onions. The information aims to help gardeners with crop planning and pest management.
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