by Daisy | May 21, 2009 | Garden, Intermediate Gardening
Gourds (squash, cucumbers, zucchini) are one of the few families that play well with other members of their own family. However, squash get the worst bugs imaginable: Squash Vine Borers and Squash Beetles. (That’s why they’re not in my Beginner Garden Plan...
by Daisy | May 19, 2009 | Beginner Gardens, Garden
When I first started gardening, I had no idea what to plant, where to plant it, or what grew well with what! So, for you beginners, we’re going to skip all that and just give you a recipe. It’s all worked out for maximizing your companion plants and all...
by Daisy | May 15, 2009 | Garden, Intermediate Gardening
As we’ve said before, companion planting is like seating your guests at the wedding reception. 1. Members of the same family shouldn’t be seated together. 2. Hatfields and McCoys must be kept across the room from each other. Today, we cover Rule 3:...
by Daisy | May 14, 2009 | Garden, Intermediate Gardening
We’ve already covered Rule One: Separate Family Members. If you missed that one, you’ll have no idea what I’m talking about when I mention a particular plant family. So go back now. Learning this stuff for each and every species will make your ears...
by Daisy | May 13, 2009 | Garden, Intermediate Gardening
When I was describing all of this to TL, she made a wise remark. Companion planting is just like planning the seating at your wedding reception. 1. Too many members of the same family shouldn’t be seated together. 2. Hatfields and McCoys must be kept across the...
by Daisy | May 8, 2009 | Beginner Gardens, Garden
Edible Landscaping, when you have a homeowners association, is all about distraction. When you look at the above picture, do you see my crops? Would you notice them if I hadn’t told you?That’s what I’m talking about.Behind my pansies, behind the...
