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Science-based Companion Planting Strategies for the Vegetable Garden

by Walliser, Jessica

Book - 2020

Hands-down this is my new favorite resource about companion planting. There are a lot of books about companion planting out there, and they sometimes conf...Show more Hands-down this is my new favorite resource about companion planting. There are a lot of books about companion planting out there, and they sometimes conflict. Jessica did a deep dive into scientific research to pull out the truth on what grows well alongside other things (not just heresay). Seriously, you're gonna love it (if you're a plant nerd like me). Show less

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Carrots Love Tomatoes

Secrets of Companion Planting for Successful Gardening

by Riotte, Louise

Book - 1998

This classic book was revisited in 1998. It's coached generations of gardeners. This classic book was revisited in 1998. It's coached generations of gardeners. Show less

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Companion Planting for Beginners

Pair your Plants for A Bountiful, Chemical-free Vegetable Garden

by Lowell, Brian

Book - 2022

This newer book has turned lots of heads with it's modern illustrations and promise to be chemical-free. This newer book has turned lots of heads with it's modern illustrations and promise to be chemical-free. Show less

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Vegetables Love Flowers

Companion Planting for Beauty and Bounty

by Ziegler, Lisa Mason

Book - 2018

This fabulous book goes beyond plants to consider the whole environment. It has lots of helpful pictures to that end (including loads of pollinators at work). I'd keep this one handy for sure. This fabulous book goes beyond plants to consider the whole environment. It has lots of helpful pictures to that end (including loads of pollinators at work). I'd keep this one handy for sure. Show less

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Japanese Style Companion Planting

Organic Gardening Techniques for Optimal Growth and Flavor

by Kijima, Toshio

Book - 2020

Tomatoes and peanuts. You had me intrigued with the first combo. This book has good information, good charts, and is an all around good resource. I'm totally interested in Japanese style gardening, now. Tomatoes and peanuts. You had me intrigued with the first combo. This book has good information, good charts, and is an all around good resource. I'm totally interested in Japanese style gardening, now. Show less

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The Mix & Match Guide to Companion Planting

An Easy, Organic Way to Deter Pests, Prevent Disease, Improve Flavor, and Increase Yields in your Vegetable Garden

by Jeffery, Josie

Book - 2014

This is such a fun book! It does a great job of pointing out the elements that are good together and you flip little mini-pages to match up the details. This is such a fun book! It does a great job of pointing out the elements that are good together and you flip little mini-pages to match up the details. Show less

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Perennial Companions

100 Dazzling Plant Combinations for Every Season

by Fischer, Thomas

Book - 2009

This book of 100 illustrations of combos targets different times of the year. It has a useful index, and good starting info. The items in this book aren't...Show more This book of 100 illustrations of combos targets different times of the year. It has a useful index, and good starting info. The items in this book aren't often covered in books about companion planting, so definitely supplement with this if you've got a perennial idea. Show less

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Roses Love Garlic

Companion Planting and Other Secrets of Flowers

by Riotte, Louise

Book - 1998

This follow-up to Carrots Love Tomatoes is from the same beloved lady. It's got mixed reviews, but is still worth taking a look. This follow-up to Carrots Love Tomatoes is from the same beloved lady. It's got mixed reviews, but is still worth taking a look. Show less

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