by Jennifer Poindexter Beets are a wonderful cool weather crop that many people grow because you get multiple products from one plant. For instance, you can begin harvesting beet greens in approximately four to six weeks after planting. Then the root vegetable itself is … [Read more...]
Try These Companion Plants and Herbs for Celery
by Jennifer Poindexter Are you interested in adding celery to your garden plot? Do you know which plants tend to grow best near celery and which do not? There’s a lot of things to consider when planting a garden. Which plants get along (or are companion plants) is an … [Read more...]
14 Companion Plants for your Carrots
by Jennifer Poindexter Companion planting is strategically ordering your garden where two plants, with a symbiotic relationship, grow near each other. When growing carrots, you should consider planting them near their companions. Carrots have a variety of plants they … [Read more...]
14 Cucumber Companion Plants for Your Vegetable Garden
by Bethany Hayes Cucumber plants are prone to pests and diseases, and one natural way to prevent pests from taking over is to include some cucumber companion plants in your garden. While this technique isn’t the only way to avoid pests, it helps and encourages healthier growth … [Read more...]
26 Tomato Companion Plants – and 5 You Don’t Want Nearby
by Bethany Hayes Companion planting is one way gardeners can naturally maximize their harvests and grow healthier plants with fewer pests and diseases. Tomato plants attract many pests and diseases, so using a variety of tomato companion plants is an excellent way to ensure … [Read more...]