Discover the secrets of a naturally pest-proof vegetable garden with Great Garden Companions. Let master gardener Sally Jean Cunningham show you how to keep pests and diseases at bay with her unique companion-gardening system. By planting special combinations of vegetables, flowers, and herbs, you can minimize pest and disease problems and create a high-yielding, beautiful garden!
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Great Garden Companions: A Companion-Planting System for a Beautiful, Chemical-Free Vegetable Garden:
Great information on growing specific plants together to avoid using insectides.I borrowed this book so many times from the library, I finally bought it. It really works to work with nature!
A Great Companion:
I'm an avid gardener, and I garden organically. My specialty has always been ornamentals, but recently I've become interested in vegetable gardening. This book has been a great resource to help me understand how to layout and manage a sustainable organic garden that is productive, beautiful, and fun to work in. Although there are not many color photos in this book, there are many illustrations that provide the nuts-and-bolts of laying out a garden. In addition, there are lists of vegetables and companions,... more info
reference it every day!:
i checked this book out from the library, and let my neighbor borrow it. she liked it so much didn't want to give it back. as soon as i started reading it, i understood why. it's very approachable, and has lots of crucial information for first-year and experienced gardeners alike. and it's got nice pictures and clear diagrams. i really like the "top crops and how to grow them" section.
so i bought my own copy, and i've been showing it to everyone who stops by to see my veggies. i like her... more info
Must have:
I checked this book out through inter-library loan - had to return it last week & am really missing it! So needless to say will be buying my own copy soon. I had read some other books on companion planting but they weren't as thorough or impressive as this one. Excellent resource, especially for beginners. The bulk of the book is about companion planting but she also discusses the marits of mulching, composting, beneficial bugs & more in an easy to read format. I personally have never been to fond... more info
