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Winter is nearly gone and gardening season is just around the corner, which means it’s time to consider what you might do similar and different from last year. Author and expert gardener Sally Jean Cunningham has a suggestion: Try companion planting. By planting unique combinations of vegetables, herbs and flowers, you can minimize pests and ...

Companion planting — the practice of intentionally planting two or more species in close proximity to each other — has many advantages. Paired properly, companion plants can help each other grow, deter pests, reduce weeds and even improve flavor. Unfortunately, ...

May 14, 2013 Get a late crop of sweet(ish) corn and some tasty beans by growing them together. Video courtesy of jerrygrowslikecrazy Previous Video

Companion planting is planting plants together that will aid in the growth of both species, repel pests and help control the weed population. It is a great addition to the many other practices used in organic gardening.  It is practical ...