Pole beans, corn, and winter squash are often referred to as the "Three Sisters." This traditional planting method, developed by Indigenous Peoples of North America, is one of the oldest and most ...

Discover how companion planting, intercropping, and sustainable practices like soil care and natural pest control create ...

Companion planting is the practice of growing one plant to assist a different plant as part of a community of plants. Fruits, vegetables and herbs can be more productive and resilient when each plant ...

Q: How does companion planting work? A: Companion planting has been around for a long time, so most of the early evidence was anecdotal in nature. Eventually, companion planting was scientifically ...

The gavel was passed from Art of Gardening Club’s Past President Cathy Siwek to Pat Edwards, moving up from vice president on ...

Companion planting is a method of gardening that involves placing plants close together for mutual benefit. It’s a permaculture tactic and a practice as old as agriculture itself. Using this method ...

Gemma is an experienced freelance writer who has spent the last five years focusing on expert-driven content relating to homes and gardens. She has contributed to several lifestyle publications ...

Walking through the Main Street Community Garden you will see many iterations of a well-tended vegetable garden, neat rows of carrots and beets, perfect heads of cabbage. And then there are gardens ...

In terms of vegetables worth planting in your home garden, Brussels sprouts are a reliable bet: They’re fairly easy to grow, and benefit from being placed alongside certain companion plants. Companion ...

Beans are among the easiest crops to produce in the home garden, performing well in traditional garden beds, raised planting beds, and even containers. Pairing beans with companion plants enhances ...