Last year my garden neighbor had a beautiful garden with flowers, herbs and veggies all mixed together. It got me thinking, and this year I’m doing some research on companion planting. As it turns out, certain vegetables will do better or worse depending on what plants are growing around it. It makes sense when you think about it. Certain plants take more of different nutrients, or even attract or repel pests. For instance, basil is a great companion for tomatoes…
Tag: Vegetables
Community Garden Excitement
Last week was my first time at my new community garden plot. While it’s still a bit too cold to start planting, we went to work installing a new door into the garden and re-installing some fencing. It felt great to get out in the dirt again. Looking for a Community Garden Program near you? Try the ACGA website. This year will be my second year with the Community Garden program. Last year I was disappointed when the deer got…