Companion plants can help reduce pests, nurture the soil, and ultimately produce gorgeous, juicy tomatoes. If you're thinking ...

This is not to say, however, that companion planting is without merit. The practice itself has benefited fruit and vegetable ...

Do tomatoes love basil but hate brussels sprouts? Traditional companion planting, which involves planting different types of plants together or in close proximity, makes many such statements, often ...

Growing a small kitchen garden is possible with the right plants, efficient use of space, and simple practices like container ...

Companion planting isn't just about pest control ... Grow French marigolds among tomatoes. Marigolds emit a strong odour that will repel greenfly and blackfly. Grow sage with carrots or plants ...

Local farmer Ned Birkey offers home garden planning tips. Also, see what gardening workshops are coming up in Monroe County.