Companion planting is a popular gardening practice that involves growing certain plants together to enhance each other's growth, protect against pests, and improve overall garden health.

The benefits don't stop there. Planting a wide variety of crops deters pests by making their target plant harder to find, ...

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

Everyone needs a friend they can lean on - and plants are exactly the same, Richard argues. He says: "Companion planting is selecting plants to grow together that can offer some form of benefit to ...

A small kitchen garden can thrive with the right plants, efficient use of space, and simple practices like container ...

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

A red rose bush is in full bloom. - Shishi_creation/Shutterstock ...