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| AndreaPaige |
Posted - May 20 2010 : 6:57:17 PM
My garden is filling up fast!!! I read somewhere that you can plant early and late maturing veggies next to each other to effectively double your garden space. Anyone know any examples or other tips for saving space in the garden? |
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| mrsamy |
Posted - Jun 06 2010 : 5:26:54 PM
I love the Sally Jean Cunningham book! I bought it years ago after I tried furiously copying notes from it after our weekly visits to the bookstore for date night. Finally DH said, "If you're going to copy the whole book, you should probably just BUY it!" It's full of a ton of information and is FUN to read. That and my Lasagna Gardening book are two treasures.
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| TJinMT |
Posted - May 28 2010 : 3:39:59 PM
I love Companion Planting!! We wedge an entirely inordinate amount of veggies, herbs and flowers into tiny spaces (Square Inch Gardening) by using companion planting. I love-love-LOVE the book "Great Garden Companions" by Sally Jean Cunningham (from the publishers of Organic Gardening magazine) - my beloved copy is tagged and marked and written in. She has lots of color photos and great detail on each type of plant.
You can search on "organic companion planting" online and find lots of info, charts etc... also there are plants that ought not to be planted together, and you can find charts of them online also. I can send my file copy to you (or anyone else) if you would like!
Not only does companion planting utilize feeding/watering/light considerations, but by combining flowers and herbs with your veggies, you confuse the pests, harbor beneficial insects and toads, and create a cottage-garden style plot that satisfies your senses, your tummy, and your soul! Nothing like cutting some basil, grabbing a ripe tomato, and snipping some flowers for the kitchen table all at the same time... grin...
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| Karrieann |
Posted - May 21 2010 : 04:53:39 AM
The Senecas have traditionally used the Three Sister method for ages and ages. They plant fish stuff then plant corn, beans and squash all in one mound. Corn becomes the stalk for the beans and squash takes care of the weeds and keep ground cooler.
Karrieann ~ Farmgirl Sister #766 (29 Sept 2009)
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - May 21 2010 : 04:24:12 AM
I have planted tomatoes with sunflowers that will become stakes for the tomatoes. Also sunflowers with squash and cucumbers for shade. I also plant squash with corn and sometimes will plant running beans in corn also. I think you can plant above ground plants with under the ground plants. I have a companion planting book that older that I use alot. It's from Rodale. Lots of good info in there. Just have fun and experiment with it.
Kris
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| sw80689 |
Posted - May 20 2010 : 10:31:00 PM
Angela, thanks for sharing the title of this book:) I need to look into companion planting, too.
Smiles,
Sharon
Farmgirl Sister #1393
*We are all angels with one wing, the only way to fly, therefore is to embrace one another* |
| natesgirl |
Posted - May 20 2010 : 9:38:53 PM
I just planted an 80 foot rows worth of garlic between 3 tomatoe plants! I love companion planting and wide rows! Look into the book Carrots Love Tomatoes. I had to buy a copy I use it so much!
Farmgirl Sister #1438
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