Companion Plants For Potatoes — The year I decided to grow two tons of food, potatoes were my favorite crop. They are super easy to grow, it’s easy to grow a ton of them, and they taste great with pretty much any meal {it didn’t hurt that they drove the scale for produce grown that Read More >>
10 Companion Plants to Grow With Beets
Beets are one of those foods that you either love or hate. I personally am in the love camp. I could easily eat beets every day. I can’t even imagine a garden where I wouldn’t find a place to grow beets. Because I am such a huge fan of beets and lists, I’ve decided to Read More >>
9 Companion Plants to Grow With Carrots
If you’re looking for 9 companion plants to grow with carrots this year, you’re in luck! Because if you do it right, carrots are one of those crops that can literally go almost all year long. Carrots can be started super early in the spring and then planted successively all summer long and into the Read More >>
Companion Plants To Grow With Squash
Companion Plants to Grow with Squash If you are toying with starting a garden and don’t know where to start, squash is where it’s at. There are quite a few varieties {some that will store nearly all winter}, they offer high yields, and are pretty easy to grow. Because squash can be susceptible to pests and Read More >>
Companion Planting That Works
On the left side I had planted peas {in the wheelbarrow} in late March, followed by corn starts June 1st. On the right I planted corn starts on June 1st and planted pumpkin and beans a few weeks later. Note to self: do not plant peas and corn together again. Later today I will pull Read More >>