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Did you know today is National Gardening Exercise Day? Yes, yes it is. So get out there, pull weeds, mow the lawn, plant something–just make sure you keep your core tight and your glutes in check. Gardening exercise day originates from garden clubs and groups–hoping to highlight that gardening not only grows you pure, edible Read More >>
In the interest of keeping companion planting simple, I have tried to make lists of plants that go well with each other. That way, as I am planting my garden, I can quickly glance at the list and pick and choose what I what to plant next to each other. For me, it’s just simpler Read More >>
There is nothing more satisfying than watching the green leaves of bean plants fill up your garden. Beans are my favorite crop to use succession planting on. I also am a pretty big fan of using them in companion planting. Beans mostly give a lot to other plants…they are givers, they can’t help themselves. There are Read More >>
Have you planted your zucchini yet? If you are looking to maximize space in your garden this summer, companion planting is definitely the way to go. Below is a list of my favorite 10 Companion Plants to Grow with Zucchini. I love to plant zucchini in the garden because it’s so freaking expensive in the Read More >>
I love to harvest onions. They smell warm and onion-y, and since I am pretty much willing to throw them into anything, they are always a welcome harvest. Onions are super duper easy to grow, but I like to use companion planting anyway. Mostly, onions provide protection for other plants {the smell masks the Read More >>
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