Great info Ben! I've always included a few companion plants in our gardens, but last year I really made a conscious effort to include as many as possible. WOW what a difference! The gardens were full of marigolds, zinnias, calendula, nasturtium, basil, and borage, and I can honestly say after almost 17 years this was the best my garden has ever produced, even with the terrible weather last summer. Not only were the beneficial bugs plentiful, but the pest population seemed much reduced, AND it was astonishingly beautiful. I loved going out to weed and to watch the bees, butterflies, wasps, hoverflies, hummingbirds, etc early in the morning. It was so peaceful. This year I have similar plants planned, with full rows of pollinator strips throughout. If anyone reading this hasn't tried companion planting yet, I highly recommend it!!!!! Even just a few zinnias and marigolds to start with are helpful, beautiful, and grow easily from inexpensive seed packets💚
@stormvent25722 жыл бұрын
Aaah thanks Jamie. That sounds wonderful and will def do this year. Much appreciated.
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic endorsement of companion planting, many thanks Jamie.
@Josh-wz6ud2 жыл бұрын
@@GrowVeg I love your Chanel, Great Job!! But just I miss the old music, was more catchy😀 Greetings from Chile🇨🇱 I hope you put it back🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@mjjensen64502 жыл бұрын
I miss the music too. Wonderful suggestions! Like Jamie, I have always used Marigolds around my tomatoes. But will definitely try to add more basil and some of the particular flowers mentioned.
@CuongPham-hi3pf2 жыл бұрын
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@MoparRob4402 жыл бұрын
I'm in Tennessee. I grew basil around my tomatoes last season and noticed a sharp decrease in pests in comparison to years past. You can't go wrong with basil between the benefits from companion planting, the smell, and cooking uses it's a definite win.
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Definitely!
@RedNicole222 жыл бұрын
What area in Tennessee? It’s my first year here in Tennessee.
@mariannebecker51322 жыл бұрын
Hello Neighbors. I am also new to Tennessee. Will be settling in June. 🙂
@robinsadler5727 Жыл бұрын
I'm in Middle Tennessee and planted the purple Basil 3 years ago and had it everywhere last year. I gave lots away and used it to freshen the chicken coop.
@abigailcaple399610 ай бұрын
Does perennial basil work the same way? Love that stuff.
@Listenclearly19792 жыл бұрын
I heard something years ago that has to do with companion planting. 'If it tastes good together, it grows well together' Certainly true for tomatoes and basil.
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Interesting - and certainly true for that pair.
@SugarMakesMePOP2 жыл бұрын
That's true, same with the garlic and potatoes 😋
@AmandaComeauCreates2 жыл бұрын
Onions and beets!
@Listenclearly19792 жыл бұрын
@@AmandaComeauCreates I'll have to try that one 🙂
@Listenclearly19792 жыл бұрын
@@SugarMakesMePOP YES! Now I'm hungry....😂
@dut522882 жыл бұрын
2 years ago I was killing dozens of hornworms on my tomato plants. Last year I planted marigolds underneath and didn't have a single hornworm. My wife also planted an entire flower bed nearby with calendula for making soap and salve, and my garden was pretty much pest free other than the fall grasshoppers.
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
That is so great to hear Dustin!
@lovingfantasy2 жыл бұрын
I want to thank you for noting differences from your garden and those in North America. I really appreciate those notes, it’s so kind of you. ❤️
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Marinda. Thanks for watching.
@joeibassett99442 жыл бұрын
Last year I mistakenly ordered Holy Basil or Tulsi instead of basil. It grew very well and attracted a huge number of different pollinators. It was at the edge of a path to the greenhouse and got brushed every time I walked by. The aroma was wonderful. I added it to my list of “companions” for this year. Easy to grow from seed with lovely little blue flowers. Highly recommended.
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
I've not grown it, but it's on my 'to grow' list - I look forward to trying it.
@MIchelle-cairn_mom2 жыл бұрын
I’ve had so much success planting marigolds with tomatoes!
@ArtByKarenEHaley2 жыл бұрын
And they look nice together too!
@RedNicole222 жыл бұрын
I’ve been doing this for the last few years, and saw that it does work and help. Nasturtiums were amazing! They saved a lot of my veggies bc they migrated to them instead. They taste so good as well, and help with pain. I ate the leaves when I had a toothache and it relived my pain until I was able to get to the dentist.
@billyandrew2 жыл бұрын
I grow garlic the year round. Agreed, at times there is no hope of a decently formed bulb, however, the leaves are edible, while the scent is still strong enough to do the job of repelling.
@lieveguastavino63562 жыл бұрын
For years now, I put carrots and onions together. Succesfully. Thank you for your videos!
@christinej23582 жыл бұрын
I’m trying to do more companion planting this year. I do know for a fact Basil does indeed keep bad bugs away from pepper plants. I had planted my Basil at the end of my pepper plants and never had any problems at all with any of the plants. In fact they were the prettiest plants in my garden. The yum yum mini peppers and jalapeños peppers produce the most and the green bell produce a lot too, however the peppers were on the small side. I now know to plant Basil next to my tomato plants and plan to grow different varieties of Basil too. Still learning as I grow! Thank you for sharing your knowledge as to what works!
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
We’re always still learning Christine, that’s one of the joys of gardening. 😀
@michaelwalker20914 ай бұрын
Ben my wife and I have learned so much watching your videos! Thank you for taking the time to make them!
@GrowVeg4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for watching Michael. :-)
@gabbym75602 жыл бұрын
Big fan of companion planting, planting flowers and herbs alongside my vegetables. Interestingly nettles have so much benefit in the garden, they deter blackfly and attract lady birds. I grow clumps of yarrow which is a great compost activator and attracts lots of hoverflies. I like to plant flowers which attract insects and birds into the garden, Teasil is said to attract Goldfinches and Sweet Rocket attracts the Orange Tip butterfly. Flowers herbs and vegetables look beautiful interplanted and it's so nice when working you smell all the lovely smells of Chamomile. mint and thymes
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
It's great that so many of these companions just look and smell beautiful too. And agreed about the nettles - it's well worth leaving a few clumps of them dotted about.
@fuubar212 жыл бұрын
Love this software. Gives me some excellent day dreaming during the winter months and allows me to maximize what I can grow throughout the year.
@sbabromines8002 жыл бұрын
Did you catch what is was called?
@kjfny2 жыл бұрын
Looking for the name also?
@jacisiehl50022 жыл бұрын
Moved to a new state last year and put in a rushed garden. It did well, even though for the past 75 years it was dry grass hay fields. I did a couple companion plantings around the tomatoes and peppers. This year I'm going hog-wild. I am even doing my corn, half traditional rows and half 3 sisters. I am also looking at companion plants that can be dried and used as tea. Every plant and every animal on my place has to do their own share of work.
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Great to get multi uses from your plants - that's the best way.
@carolavant3778 Жыл бұрын
Maintaining a 3500 sq ft inground garden is ever so much easier with the Garden Planner! I've been using it for years now, and it not only helps with companion planting, but it keeps track of where I planted, making crop rotation a breeze!
@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback Carol. I hope you have a stunning 2023 garden planned - I'm sure you do! :-)
@PatriciaAnnGriggs2 жыл бұрын
I really believe plants help each. I had a Prayer plant that did not do much for a year. Never seen to grow. I put it by my Peace Lilly and now there's no stopping it. It is almost as big as the older one.💚💚💚💚
@keithtimelessacres2 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your videos.I appreciate how you let us know here in the states the difference in how plants do from your location to ours. I am doing more and more companion planting each year. I try different plants each year.
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
That’s great to hear Steve. Companion planting can be so powerful.
@nancytabor83022 жыл бұрын
I bought a book on companion planting but much of it has so far been basics of setting up a garden . I learned a lot just listening to you. Thanks for verbal and visual advice.
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
So pleased the video was helpful Nancy. Best of luck with this year‘s garden.
@cltinturkey2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Companion planting is my favorite way to attract the good guys who beat up the bad guys. So many of the companions are beautiful too!
@ChewFingers2 жыл бұрын
Every time I've had nasturtium in my garden I find that they actually attract more cabbage butterfly larvae to both them and everything around them than when I haven't - they reeeally love them! So my advice is to use them sparingly unless you do plant a lot of cabbage and broccoli type plants.
@blackmber2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that recommendation doesn’t make sense to me. If you feed them, won’t there be more? But maybe planting them far from the cabbage would draw the moths away. Maybe. But next year, there would be more because you fed them your favourite food. I’m not sold on it.
@rosedoucet21882 жыл бұрын
Another great video. I’ve always grown marigolds everywhere in the veg patch, and started planted onions in the carrot bed a number of years ago. I’ve had great success eliminating the carrot fly. I tend to plant calendula and nasturtiums everywhere, so I guess that’s a good thing 🤓👍🏻🌱
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@theladysgardenandhome2 жыл бұрын
I used the Garden Planner last year and their suggestions for companion planting and felt it really helped me step up my game!
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
That’s really great to hear. 😀
@redsaint101 Жыл бұрын
Inspired by Tony Smith, Emmas Allotment Diaries, Green Side Up, Lifesabooch, Malcolm Kingswell, Jessie at Plot 37 and now you. Not sure when I'm going to find time to watch all the blogs and still get the work done on my Allotment. Have access to a large plot (0.75 of an acre). Plan is to create a community resource. Have a few volunteers in the team so far and made connections with a local food bank and support groups for survivors of domestic violence and people suffering from anxiety. I'm going to record the progress, not initially for blogging reasons but for progress reporting. Thank you for inspiring me. My seed potatoes will start chitting this week I think. Red Duke of York is one of mine. No idea what I am letting myself in for. Very little experience. But I find myself really excited. Time to graft ......
@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын
Wow - what a great idea for a project. I wish you the very best of luck with it. :-)
@momonwallstreet2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a very informative video. Not only does the addition of flowers to the vegetable beds help with fighting disease and pests and attracting beneficial insects, it also makes it a more pleasant experience for the gardener to work among all those flowers and vegetables. Loving all the updates to the Garden Planner. I have been using it for a few years now. One of my must have tools for gardening now got even better!
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
So pleased to hear you're enjoying the Garden Planner Anita. Flowers are fab in the veggie garden for sure!
@ArtByKarenEHaley2 жыл бұрын
I had just a few nasturtium sprouts last year... They kind of struggled along for a little while but then boom! They became the most vibrant plants in the garden. They almost took over a whole raised bed, and the offspring of that are sprouting this week as volunteers. All the blooms on last year's variety were hot tomato red.
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
They certainly know how to put on a show!
@ashleevandewater6087 Жыл бұрын
I started using the companion planting this year in my garden planner. This is my second year with the garden planner app and I plant to take advantage of more of the features, including weighing my harvest so I can see how I do on certain plants!
@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын
I hope the companion planting is making a difference Ashlee.
@smile309812 жыл бұрын
I've learned so much from using the Garden Companion Planter (in my 4th year!) Love the recent enhancements of showing if plants are helping or helped by another plant or flower. My favorite flowers are borage, marigold, nasturtium and zinnias - they attract a TON of pollinators (although it's dangerous in the morning, when I am trying to harvest veggies and they are enjoying their feast) LOL
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Hopefully the pollinators are too distracted to worry about you! :-)
@barbaralemons4741 Жыл бұрын
I set out a dish of honey water or 100% fruit juice in the sun upwind and well away from where I'm working outside... the pollinators make a beeline for it.
@donnag70952 жыл бұрын
I love the companion planting guide on the garden planner. So helpful and easy to use.
@sooky22532 жыл бұрын
Love it! I've already got garlic, marigolds and lavender in my small Vege garden, but I'm delighted I can now indulge myself with more flowers!!! 😉
@acdcacres2 жыл бұрын
Yes! I have a few combos for each bed that I'll be trying this year. I went more with a "tree guild" mindset in my planning. The three sisters is one I have in a few beds, with the addition of some pest deterrents and pollinators attractors. For my smaller pots I picked a buddy or two for each pot. I think it's not only beneficial for the plants, but is also a great way to maximize space. My squash beds take up a lot of room, but if I can plant a bunch of corn throughout, that's extra veg in the same space that doesn’t compete for the same growing area. Looking forward to seeing how well they fare! Best of luck with your garden this year!
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
It sounds like you've got a really good plan of action for this growing season. Bounty and delicious produce awaits!
@judyrose78282 жыл бұрын
I will definitely be upping my companion planting game this year. And I'm loving the garden planner to keep track of what I want to put where. Thanks!
@patriciahambrook873 Жыл бұрын
Love these videos! I use my exercise bike in the morning, while watching Bens videos. I’ll be ready for spring gardening.
@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын
Ready to garden and super-fit to do it Patricia!
@bowler28 Жыл бұрын
I actually made an app that did this exact thing as a school project a couple of years ago. We didn't have a lot of combinations in our app but I found it super cool
@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын
Nice work!
@bowler28 Жыл бұрын
@@GrowVeg thank you haha. This video would have been super useful back then. I remember not having access to a lot of great information about which combinations actually worked. There was a lot of speculation out there and there probably still is.
@toniedalton54482 жыл бұрын
Well, I was accidentally doing good things, lol. I have planted marigolds in the garden for years. But the last two or three, I planted nasturtiums, just because. And a plant we call “4 o”clocks”. This year my garden was so lovely with all the flowers. But I will definitely put them around the potatoes ! I fight that battle every year ! And basil with tomatoes, whoda thunk it ? There’s also the “3 sisters”. Corn, squash and beans. American Indian staple. We are in a deep freeze here. It’s a welcome video before I get on my piles of garments and go feed the animals . Brrrr ! Have a Blessed Sunday!
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
And you Tonie. Here's to a splendid companion planting-fuelled growing season!
@la11632 жыл бұрын
Your cute fur baby reminds me of mine. When ever my husband and I are out in the backyard in our garden he just wants be by our side constantly. Happy gardeing
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
She's a great companion.
@Bman4hire2 жыл бұрын
Very thought provoking video, I'm suffering from spring fever watching this and we're about to get the worst winter storm of the year in midwestern Ohio! 🥶 Thanks for the tip about nasturtium and brassica's 😉
@Pixieworksstudio2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ben, it is something I am definitely looking into this year. I'm going to pop in garlic for space fillers all over the garden too.
@ludiapap35282 жыл бұрын
It's my first season in the allotment and I am thinking to mix vegetables, herbs and flowers together, thank you for the information xxx
@bobc5112 жыл бұрын
Exceptionally helpful! New environment to create gardens in, starting from scratch, this will be my guiding light for garden success!
@paa1382 жыл бұрын
I have an allotment based in the UK. I planted nasturtiums in courgette and Bean beds last year and had great success. Bees and flowers everywhere. Am expecting the nasturtiums to have self seeded so , same again this year. Basil and peppers was also a great idea.
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
The nasturtiums almost always self-seed, so hopefully they’ll come good for you this year Philip.
@mikewilliams2913 Жыл бұрын
I am new to gradening i have just started growing my own food this year and i am going to be adding more flowers round my garden next year as i think this is most not only to get good crops but to help the beneficial bugs and out just as much as they help us and i feel i am picking alot up from watching your channel with some other i watch as well so thank you very much for helping us with tips and hints
@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын
Definitely worth including flowers in the vegetable garden. :-)
@bluej7836 Жыл бұрын
I do plan on trying companion planting. I love the thought of plants being beneficial to other garden plants.
@lisahasseltine4638 Жыл бұрын
By happy accident, I used companion gardening without knowing it until I started watching videos like yours. 😊Thank you! I planted nasturtiums by the arugula and the arugula spread like crazy and did very well. I had quite a big crop and was able to share with friends and family last year. It was so healthy I was able to harvest it until November. I live in upstate New York in the USA and most harvesting ends in October so it was a real treat to be able to continue adding fresh arugula to my salad! I am enjoying your videos and they are so helpful. Keep them coming!
@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын
That's really super to hear Lisa. Thanks for the comment - and we'll keep them coming I promise!
@valoriegriego52122 жыл бұрын
Yes, I plan to do more companion planting this year...thanks for the tool to help me do it even better.🙂
@virginiaslim61882 жыл бұрын
I just subscribed to the app, and wanted to say how much I love, love, LOVE it! I've been juggling spreadsheets and Visio diagrams until I thought I would lose my mind. The app does everything I needed and more - to scale, no less. Varieties, zone-appropriate info, companions, all the symbols... too much to list, and the month over month views are icing on the cake. Thank you so much!
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
That's so lovely to hear, thank you for the feedback. :-)
@raquelmarzo122 жыл бұрын
What’s the app called?
@RoseFlavourLucy2 жыл бұрын
This is my first year gardening. Or trying. My puppy is making it hard. LOL but I was starting to grow marigold so happy to know they'll be well welcomed by the veggies.
@dianaswangermohr88092 жыл бұрын
Hi Ben. I sure like your hands on videos. They help me so much. I need to see how things are done and you always come through. Thank you for all you do. Diana in Forrest Lakes, Colorado
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Not at all Diana, it’s a pleasure. Thanks for watching 😀
@butterbean38922 жыл бұрын
Really helpful channel, I'm just starting my gardening journey and this channel is so helpful. It helps it seems less intimating!!
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
So pleased to hear that. Welcome to the channel!
@7hilladelphia2 жыл бұрын
I sure will ! Wow !!!! You made this very clear and the comments too especially that one where the writer added such joy
@peacejoyblessings3735 Жыл бұрын
I will definitely do more companion planting this year! Thank you for this video! ❤🙏
@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын
That's really great to hear. :-)
@goldierocks.6 ай бұрын
I love the online Garden planner. I have been using it for several years now. The companion planting and square foot gardening features are both helpful.
@GrowVeg6 ай бұрын
So pleased you find the Garden Planner useful. :-)
@cake-diver89912 жыл бұрын
You're very inspiring. Only tried houseplants but giving our garden a bit of TLC this year and companion planting is a new avenue as well
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
So pleased to hear that - you'll enjoy giving the garden some TLC I'm sure - the rewards will be plenty!
@lizstokes90912 жыл бұрын
Great video! I started companion planting a few years ago and it really helped with pests. I learned a lot from you today that I will implement this season. Thanks!
@christinwalcott8956 Жыл бұрын
This is my first time planting lettuce. I live in south america.....it's a very delicate plant....I need all of the help I can get.
@Top-g919 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your enthusiasm, its infectious. I have brought flower seed to compliment and assist the vegetable plants.
@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын
Great move! :-)
@Krystal_kaypri Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! I’m so excited for 2023 garden journey! Every year i learn from my mistakes, and get better with my discernment on what my garden needs😊! I’m definitely gonna look into the garden planner, because it seems like a GREAT tool for beginners and even those who are experienced!
@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын
Great stuff! I hope you have a superb 2023 - with lots of tasty harvests! :-)
@saralawler4402 Жыл бұрын
As a graduate of Iowa State University, I really appreciate all your videos and the Garden Planner Almanac website.
@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын
Thanks Sara. That’s lovely to hear. 😀
@davidthescottishvegan2 жыл бұрын
Interesting & informative video Grow Veg. Companion planting is essential for organic gardening so I am planning to do it.
@bmillerbb2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ben for this information. Last year was the first time I tried companion gardening. It worked quite well. Plus it is so refreshing to see your vegetable gardens willed with flowers.
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
I'm really looking forward to planting more companion flowers this year - you can never have enough I reckon.
@macgregorrr252 ай бұрын
Thank you! Simple and straight to the point!
@lunarbloom35872 жыл бұрын
Extremely helpful information Ben, I’m definitely going to do more companion planting! Many thanks 😀🐞🐝🦋
@elizabethhatcher20742 жыл бұрын
Years ago I purchased two books by the same author. Roses Love Garlic and Carrots Love Tomatoes. They have great information in companion planting. Love your videos!
@PanAmStyle2 жыл бұрын
I’m certainly going to do more companion planting this year thanks to your video(s) and I’ll be subscribing to the planter. One companion planting I did last year was hot peppers along with my garlic - it worked brilliantly!
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip on the garlic and peppers - that's a great idea. :-)
@MichaelOCallaghan1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Ben. As always a treasure of useful tips. We let two of our fennel go to flower last year and wow the amount of life that lived on it was astounding!! Love the insect sounds and rhythm they all add.
@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын
Absolutely Michael - fennel is a great one for that. :-)
@FelisTerras2 жыл бұрын
Great info, and for a first-time gardener such as myself absolutely crucial! I'm aiming for something akin to a Cottage Garden and already got most of the things planned, but ran into trouble because of pest control, since we got dozens of cats roaming the area and I don't want to hurt them. This is a splendid idea; not only will it keep the pests in check and make the garden more colourful and versatile, but I'm certain, the kitties will appreciate the abundance of flowers, too.^^
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
You could use prunings and/or netting to cover sown areas so they aren't disturbed by the cats.
@jakoblarok2 жыл бұрын
I'm only just getting into companion planting - I'm testing it out in my school's vegetable garden, now that I've stepped up to take it over. I've found that many of the pests here are familiar - the ubiquitous cabbage moth must apparently live everywhere that humans have brought cabbage. But some are quite unique to this land, and yet enjoy many of my crops with the same voracity of their well-cited cousins in the west. For instance, I'm not battling tomato horn-worms (yet, fingers crossed - Japanese hornworms I've seen are huge), but there's a bristly-looking fellow my kids tell me is "biri-biri" (electric shock onomatopoeia) if I touch it. It has the head all too reminiscent of the famed suzumebachi, so it already struck a little fear in me. It's haemolymph is the color of actual blood, so they're best not squashed in good company. I've found them gnashing on everything on basically everything in my garden, but I've only just started introducing my companion starters, so I'm hoping to have more luck, from here on out. Anyway, my question is: does your scientific companion planting app take into account the various species of pests from around the world (where similar crops are grown)? If not, would you be interested in more region specific data from citizen scientists, if offered?
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jakob. The software companion planting feature was based on any scientifically peer-reviewed evidence of any benefit. This won't necessarily take into account every pest. We may look to invite more region specific data at some point. You may be interested in our Big Bug Hunt, which is inviting feedback from gardeners: www.bigbughunt.com
@donaldauguston97402 жыл бұрын
Hi Ben: Thank you for this excellent video. I've heard of companion planting many times but have never engaged it since I haven't grown vegetables. This year, I plan to grow vegetables, so this was VERY useful to me. Thank you r such informative and entertaining videos. DA - Vancouver, WA
@deplorableme46782 жыл бұрын
Tip from a fella beginner. This will be my 4th year. Don't over plant 1 type. Instead plant 1 or 2 of a large variety of veggies and fruits. 1 or 2 good producing tomato/cucumber/squash plant can feed a family. Leaving room to try different things you wouldn't normally grow or eat.
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Great advice!
@msinvincible2000 Жыл бұрын
The dog is soooooo adorable!
@trapped75342 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. Love any new info for the garden. I have known of some,but learned of others.
@dustyflats38322 жыл бұрын
I finally got nasturtium to grow last year--yeah! I must have been lucky with brassicas also as nothing chewed on them--that cabbage, broccoli and Brussels were all producing and picture perfect. The nasturtium were only in the bed with broccoli and I had let some parsley and cilantro grow from last year. Now, if I could only find a way to vanish the dreaded squash vine borer and Japenese Beetles I'd have it made.
@marksallotmentplot2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant Ben. I’ve only done a small amount of companion planting in the past to try and stop pests. Will be trying a few more after watching this 👍
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Nice one Mark! I need to take a leaf out of my own book and do much more companion planting too. That's my goal for this year.
@snowfuller84202 жыл бұрын
Yesterday I planted winter squash amongst my corn. Today, I will be planting Beans amongst the both of them as well. My first time companion planting. Hoping for a good harvest. We are mid summer here and can grow all year round. Will be incorporating a lot of flowers in the fruit orchard and garden beds soon. I always welcome your tutorial videos. Thank you.
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Very best of luck with your companion planting. I’m sure you will ace it.
@MyButtercup2 жыл бұрын
Native Americans call beans, corn, and squash the three sisters. They have been grown together for a long time.
@TheClanforbes Жыл бұрын
I have to say Ben, I am, as the name suggests, a bit on the wrong side of young and sprightly. I have minimal gardening, and vegetable growing, experience but I am about to move house (1st July) and there is a reasonable sized yard which is split between concrete slabs are and lawn. I am really eager to get started on growing and I am particularly keen on the raised bed method. I also hope to build a pretty basic greenhouse over the coming weeks (or months). I tripped over one of your videos and I absolutely adore your down to earth and enthusiastic style. I will be buying your book, but I feel the garden planner is a tad expensive for my pension. I will probably have to forego that privilege. Hopefully, I can get a bed or two organised for a late season of growth this year, but I am looking forward to having a plethora of raised beds and hanging containers ready for spring 2024 - Probably with a couple of arches at least as well.
@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын
How exciting to be starting a new garden - wonderful! I hope it grows well. Remember to enjoy it and take a step back from time to time to admire your work. :-)
@BrightestBlessings78992 жыл бұрын
Great video Ben! Thank you! That sure is a great looking companion planting programme! It made me laugh though, I love working out where to plant what and who can grow with them! That is as much fun for me as actually getting to see my first seedlings coming up in the spring! Yes of course I companion plant and this year, I'm adding in Square foot gardening too! Growing way more food here in BC. This year it is Jalapeño peppers and Utah Tall Celery. Brightest Blessings
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Great additions to your garden - can't beat those Jalapeños! Thanks for watching. :-)
@junemacare51842 жыл бұрын
I will be planting basil with my tomatoes and Borage also, thank you !
@123STEP23 Жыл бұрын
Your garden planner is the best I’ve seen .. I’m definitely going to sign up.. impressive !! Great job.,
@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын
That's really kind of you to say, thank you. :-)
@123STEP23 Жыл бұрын
It’s true!! Also love to hear you say “ adds a splash of cheer “.. makes me smile.
@chamrongnature2 жыл бұрын
Hello friend, i really appreciate how you let us know here. There are so many difference in how plants do from your location show to many people in the world. I liked your garden so beautiful with many insects. thank for sharing, take good care and stay safe !!
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
And thanks for watching. :-)
@anapaulacrawford58372 жыл бұрын
Such great information. One thing I have noticed when I planted kale next with garlic hardly no pests..
@yaneejitkaeo2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for sharing this video 👍
@EllisGracieEmmaFun2 жыл бұрын
Love your dog!😁
@lisahill21542 жыл бұрын
cuccs and dill, tomatoes and basil. nasturtiums and other flowers. sounds good! Thanks a bunch!
@annhackeling16822 жыл бұрын
Great video to get started with effective plant combinations. A good book to follow up is Plant Partners: Science - based Companion Planting Strategies for the vegetable Garden. They include information on companion plants that will help improve the fertility of the soil as well as other beneficial plant combinations.
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recommendation Ann.
@anthonyheffernan15112 жыл бұрын
Hi Ben I love watching your videos, nasturtiums don't like being transplanted better off sowing direct.
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Anthony. Maybe I’ll just poke the seeds in where they are to go. Save me a job transplanting too.
@isabelladavis1363 Жыл бұрын
Wow I love that garden planner makes life so much easier giving time to sit back and enjoy all of your hard work …thanks so much
@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын
So pleased to hear that Isabella. :-)
@mississippisoldier36992 жыл бұрын
Love your channel bro keep up the great work this is much needed
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, and I’ll definitely keep going. Appreciate your support.
@Stu-Vino2 жыл бұрын
Excellent stuff. Am currently planning my veg patch, so will definitely bear this in mind
@jessi8927 Жыл бұрын
Really enjoy your videos. I live in North America and we also use marigolds as a companion plant to our tomatoes but basil is a new one on me. It is traditional here to plant, corn beans and squash together. It is called the three sisters not sure what all the benefits are to each other but it is a tradition. Also due to native or indigenous person traditions, we plant three corn seeds together with a little fish in the bottom of the hole. I don’t know if it’s the heat from. The fish, decaying or what or just the dead Fish is a good starting fertilizer, but I have some of the best corn when I do this. Anyhow, thank you again for all your beautiful enlightening videos.
@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын
Very interested to learn of your fish trick. I imagine it's a great repository of nutrients for the roots to get down into.
@greatfulchristian43142 жыл бұрын
Ty much Ben! Just what we needed :)
@marylynniekerk309210 ай бұрын
Hi Ben, I absolutely have been enjoying your very helpful and informative much needed information. I want to start my own veggie garden. You sure have given me the inspiration I need. Thank you 😊
@GrowVeg10 ай бұрын
That is so lovely to hear. Thanks so much for watching - and the very best of luck with your new veggie garden. I'm sure you will ace it! :-)
@jmsjms70932 жыл бұрын
Love seeing your dog in the clips!
@brandyjaques6865 Жыл бұрын
I have 2 raised beds about 3.5 ft x2.5 ft and 30 inches tall. I have tomato’s on a string trellis in one along with bush type zuchini and squash and the other has squash peppers Pak choy along with of course nasturtium and onion,and calendula In both. I started a flower bed in ground this year, with plenty of cosmos, nasturtiums, phlox, zinnias, allysum, snapdragons, and many others! I also started a small in ground garden plot where I put my brassicas. I have lettuce, radishes, carrots tucked in into many spaces in all the beds. I have a smaller container with turnips, beets, peas and Swiss chard. I planted many grow pots with several types of peppers and tomatoes as well as plant towers with herbs, another with all bush beans, and another with strawberries. I have okra (wish me luck) planted along the fence that faces the road (chicken wire and wood) in with morning glories to climb the fence. In another corner I’ve just planted corn, sunflowers, and made a new obelisk with cucumbers and (new to me) lemon cucumber, with spaghetti squash a few feet away on one side, and acorn squash on the other. This is a rock bed, however I moved all the rock, amended the soil, planted everything , and then added the rock back. I’m probably over reaching my abilities but I love planting everything from seed and “playing in the dirt”. I enjoy working in the garden every day and am hoping for a bounty of flowers, birds, bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects as well as a great continual vegetable harvest all year! I am going to try to succession plant this year, as many of my crops were all started at different times. I really enjoyed this video, thank you! I have borage around the perimeter of the yard along with other flowers as well! I’m so excited for everything to grow more! Doing my best for companion planting too!
@GrowVeg Жыл бұрын
Wow! So much growing - amazing! Definitely good for the soul to 'play in the dirt'! :-)
@user-in1ik6tx4h4 ай бұрын
Always lovely to hear from you mate l, Nasturtiums work work well for my tomatoes and yes I've been garlic along side other crop, I've found timing a key feature 👍
@Godisgracious852 ай бұрын
That’s how I started my whole garden 🪴
@Artzenflowers2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great info as usual!
@deskjetuk6 ай бұрын
Will definitely do more companion planting this, thank you so very much.
@PenguinPenfold2 жыл бұрын
Your channel is fantastic, useful information very nicely presented. I really appreciate the minimal plastic and thirfty advice as well. I've recently taken over a small allotment (5m x 14.5m growing space) and trying to find my feet. I have a shed but no greenhouse and would love to see a video aimed around getting going in this situation!
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion Tom - I'll put that in our list of future video topic ideas. Good luck with your new allotment.
@amiladybug95262 жыл бұрын
Last year grew few companion plants. But will be planting more seeds that I know will be great companion plants in the garden. Now have green house to start off the seedlings.
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Great stuff Ami!
@stephenhope73192 жыл бұрын
Love your videos, great wealth of info in each one. Keep them coming.
@urabundant2 жыл бұрын
🙏🙏🙏 Ben! I planted Stevia in my garden last year and the bees loved it! And I also planted Marigolds, yet didn't know the benefits until now! Lol I just thought they were pretty! Thanks for all of this information! Be Blessed!
@GrowVeg2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the heads up on stevia - I'll look into that. Be blessed also!
@lucysalas19492 жыл бұрын
I love kale but they are attacked by whiteflies in my garden. This year I planted marigolds all over the kale and will be planting more nasturtiums based on your video. Thank you so much!