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Plant Buddies

Which plants grow well (or poorly) with other plants? Here are some resources to help you consider your garden plans. You're sure to find something on this list available at your local branch (whether on the shelves or by putting it on hold). #IndyPLAdults

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  • Plant Partners

    Science-based Companion Planting Strategies for the Vegetable Garden

    Walliser, Jessica,
    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…
    Book, 2020North Adams, MA : Storey Publishing, [2020] — 635 WAL
  • Carrots Love Tomatoes

    Secrets of Companion Planting for Successful Gardening

    Riotte, Louise
    This classic book was revisited in 1998. It's coached generations of gardeners.
    Book, 1998Pownal, Vt. : Storey Pub., [1998] — 635.03 RIO 1998
  • Companion Planting for Beginners

    Pair Your Plants for a Bountiful, Chemical-free Vegetable Garden

    Lowell, Brian,
    This newer book has turned lots of heads with it's modern illustrations and promise to be chemical-free.
    Book, 2022Indianapolis, IN : DK, 2022. — 635.04 LOW
  • Vegetables Love Flowers

    Companion Planting for Beauty and Bounty

    Ziegler, Lisa Mason,
    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.
    Book, 2018Minneapolis, MN : Cool Springs Press, 2018. — 635 ZIE
  • Japanese Style Companion Planting

    Organic Gardening Techniques for Optimal Growth and Flavor

    Kijima, Toshio,
    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.
    Book, 2020Tokyo ; Rutland, VT : Tuttle Publishing, [2020] — 635.987 KIJ
  • 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

    Jeffery, Josie
    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.
    Book, 2014Berkeley [Calif.] : Ten Speed Press, 2014. — 635 JEF
  • Perennial Companions

    100 Dazzling Plant Combinations for Every Season

    Fischer, Thomas, 1955-
    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…
    Book, 2009Portland : Timber Press, 2009. — 635.932 FIS
  • Roses Love Garlic

    Companion Planting and Other Secrets of Flowers

    Riotte, Louise
    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.
    Book, 1998Pownal, Vt. : Storey Books, [1998] — 635 RIO 1998