Companion Planting for the Kitchen Gardener

Starting with the basics of organic gardening, such as how to prepare soil and the importance of cover crops and organic fertilizer, here—in full-color—are the principles of companion planting, how plants interact, and how to cultivate a healthy garden.

Companion planting techniques have been used for centuries to facilitate better, more nutritious, and more abundant crops. Did you know:

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