Carrots Love Tomatoes: Secrets of Companion Planting for Successful GardeningPlant parsley and asparagus together and you’ll have more of each, but keep broccoli and tomato plants far apart if you want them to thrive. Utilize the natural properties of plants to nourish the soil, repel pests, and secure a greater harvest. With plenty of insightful advice and suggestions for planting schemes, Louise Riotte will inspire you to turn your garden into a naturally nurturing ecosystem. |
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... deep diggers,” sending their roots deep into the ground to penetrate hardpan and helping to condition the soil, and some have value as protectors of garden plants. I NTRODUCTION 3 • • • An entirely different type 2 I NTRODUCTION.
... deep diggers,” sending their roots deep into the ground to penetrate hardpan and helping to condition the soil, and some have value as protectors of garden plants. I NTRODUCTION 3 • • • An entirely different type 2 I NTRODUCTION.
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... ground has sufficient lime and phosphorus, there will probably be little trouble from anthracnose and mildew. Bean, Pole Like others of the family, pole beans do well with corn and summer savory. They also have some pronounced dislikes ...
... ground has sufficient lime and phosphorus, there will probably be little trouble from anthracnose and mildew. Bean, Pole Like others of the family, pole beans do well with corn and summer savory. They also have some pronounced dislikes ...
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... cow manure worked into the ground previous to planting. Mulching will help if soil has a tendency to dry out in hot weather, and water should be given if necessary. C ARROT 9 Butterflies themselves do no harm and can. 8 V EGETABLES.
... cow manure worked into the ground previous to planting. Mulching will help if soil has a tendency to dry out in hot weather, and water should be given if necessary. C ARROT 9 Butterflies themselves do no harm and can. 8 V EGETABLES.
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... ground for red-hot sauces. Used in Asian as well as Mexican and southwestern food. 'Sandia Hot'. Very hot, thin-walled, best dried and ground. A standard for hot chile lovers. May be used green or red, fresh or dried. 'Chimayo'. Pick ...
... ground for red-hot sauces. Used in Asian as well as Mexican and southwestern food. 'Sandia Hot'. Very hot, thin-walled, best dried and ground. A standard for hot chile lovers. May be used green or red, fresh or dried. 'Chimayo'. Pick ...
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... ground over winter. The seeds germinate slowly and unevenly and should not be used if over a year old. Pea (Pisum sativum) For large crops, treat pea and bean seed with inoculant, a natural bacterial agent available under various brand ...
... ground over winter. The seeds germinate slowly and unevenly and should not be used if over a year old. Pea (Pisum sativum) For large crops, treat pea and bean seed with inoculant, a natural bacterial agent available under various brand ...
Contents
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Herbs | 28 |
Wild Plants | 49 |
Grasses Grains and Field Crops | 81 |
First Steps for Home Fruit Growing | 93 |
Nuts | 105 |
Ornamental Trees and Shrubs | 109 |
Soil Improvement | 133 |
Pest Control | 145 |
Poisonous Plants | 169 |
Garden Plans | 180 |
Sources | 207 |
Suggested Reading | 208 |
Index | 209 |
Garden Techniques | 121 |
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