Ebook: Companion Planting for the Kitchen Gardener: Tips, Advice, and Garden Plans for a Healthy Organic Garden

Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Dedication; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1: An Introduction to Companion Planting; Chapter 2: The Principles of Companion Planting; Chapter 3: A Gardening Primer; Chapter 4: Laying the Groundwork; Chapter 5: Starting From Seed; Chapter 6: Flowers for the Garden; Chapter 7: Herbs for the Garden; Chapter 8: Insects in the Garden; Chapter 9: Keeping a Garden Journal; Chapter 10: A Plant-by-Plant Guide to Companion Planting; Chapter 11: Companion Planting with Perennial Edibles; To Conclude; Suggested Seed Companies; Scientific Studies Utilized; Index.;Companion planting techniques have been used for centuries to facilitate better, more nutritious, and more abundant crops. Did you know that beets will grow better if surrounded by mint or garlic, but tomatoes should not be planted near cabbage? Flax helps protect some root vegetables from pests, and tomatoes will thrive when planted near carrots (though the carrots may wind up stunted). Your celery will be happier if it's far away from corn, but broccoli and dill make a terrific garden pair. It's a lot to think about, but there's no reason to feel overwhelmed. With Companion Planting for the.