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One of the most common mistakes gardeners make is assuming that planting more vegetables in a small space will automatically produce a larger harvest. In reality, overcrowding often does the opposite. Plants that are packed too closely together compete for sunlight, water, nutrients, and airflow. The result is usually smaller harvests, increased disease pressure, and weaker plants.
Read MoreAs the days grow cooler and the leaves transition into hues of orange and gold, it’s time to embrace the possibilities for fall gardening. This season, why not maximize your yield and improve the performance of your crops by companion planting?
Read MoreExperienced food gardeners know that their plants like to be surrounded by friendly companions. Companion planting, also called interplanting or intercropping, means growing one kind of plant next to others that help it thrive. Using this technique in your food garden — whether you are planting in ground, in raised beds, or in containers — can help you grow more in less space, and is a method especially favored by small-scale organic growers.
Read MoreCompanion planting is a small-scale method of intercropping, which refers to the practice of planting one kind of plant next to another or others that help it thrive. It is often associated with small-scale organic gardening (the type of gardening I have exclusively done for the past 18 years) or other biodynamic planting methods, and it is a favorite technique of farmers seeking to produce more yield in less space.
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