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Companion Plants and How to Use Them - Hardcover

Philbrick, Helen Louise Porter

 
9780815952107: Companion Plants and How to Use Them

Synopsis

Explains the harmonious interrelationships of various plants and places them in ideal environmental settings

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Review

'Any grower, whether working in large fields or small gardens, should find Companion Plants and How to Use Them an invauable guide to what to plant and where to plant. Having a knowledge of the mutual influence of one living organism on another is indispensable, especially for those working in organic or biodynamic situations where there is a need to combat plant pests and diseases without resorting to the use of toxic substanes. Following the advice given in this book may well lead to improved results in the quality, resilience and yield of plants and help avoid the failures and disappointments that might ensue from unwittingly placing plants that are not the best of friends in close proximity.' --New View

About the Author

Helen Philbrick (1910-2011) worked with Richard Gregg and Evelyn Speiden Gregg to experiment with companion planting. She wrote extensively on the subject. Richard Gregg was an early pioneer of companion planting. In the 1940s, he and Evelyn Speiden Gregg used their own garden to experiment with different plants.

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