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Companion Planting: The Vegetable Gardeners Guide. The Role of Flowers, Herbs & Organic Thinking (Updated) (No Dig Gardening Techniques) Kindle Edition

by James Paris (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 192 ratings
Companion Planting Resource For Vegetable Growers (2nd Edition)
Companion planting, is something that goes hand-in-hand with organic growing methods, raised bed gardening and container gardening; and is something that every gardener should pay close attention to, if they want to get the best out of their crops without having to resort to using chemical fertilizers or pest control methods.
Even if 'Organic growing' is not your thing, nevertheless companion planting should still be of interest, as it is all about getting the best out of your vegetable patch with regards to quality and quantity - and usually for very little effort on your part!

UPDATED/EXPANDED VERSION INCLUDING 15 EXTRA PAGES!
Introduction to Companion Planting Vegetables: Find out just what exactly companion planting is all about and how it can help in your efforts to grow healthy organic food for the family.

The History of Companion Planting:
The idea of growing vegetables together that will enhance and improve crops is nothing new! Since the beginning of time our ancestors have taken advantage of this system, and benefited greatly from it.
5 Good Reasons For Companion Planting:
If you have any doubts about the effectiveness of Companion Planting then check out these great reasons to get involved.
The influence of Allelopathy:
The ally what now! Find out just what alleopathy is all about and how it is fundamental to the success of your vegetable growing.
Why Plants Grow Well Together:
There are many reasons why plants benefit from the close companionship of others. Here you will find out more details of this fascinating relationship - and how you can benefit from it.
Plants That Grow Well Together:
Plants that make good companions when it comes to insect or disease control. Quick reference companion planting chart See at a glance what makes for a good or a bad companion for your vegetables.
Plants That Do Not Grow Well Together:
These are some plants that you definitely do not want to grow in close proximity to one another. Nutrition is the main factor with this category of veggies.

Beneficial Herbs:
Growing herbs in close proximity to your vegetables can be a great way to control destructive garden pests.
Top 5 Benefits of Raised Bed Gardening:
Raised Bed and Square Foot Gardening in particular, really benefit from this organic gardening concept. Here are the top 5 benefits (there are many more) of Raised Bed to consider.
Top 5 Benefits of Container Gardening:
Only got a small space for gardening? No worries - some of the benefits and ideas to use when gardening space is at a premium.
Creating An Organic Compost:
Creating a good growing medium with the help of nutritious garden compost is essential when trying to grow great quality veggies. Here are simple instructions for making your own fantastically effective compost.
The Vegetable Growers Guide to Companion Planting: The Role of Flowers Herbs & Organic Thinking.
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Companion planting for vegetable garden

The Benefits of Companion Planting

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Natural Organic Gardening

By using companion planting methods you will not only benefit the plants and your kitchen table - you will also give nature a helping hand.

frogs, Bumble bees and other beneficial birds and insects will thrive as your vegetable garden grows.

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Helps prevent pest damage

By abandoning the old system of growing vegetables in masses where the destructive insects are attracted to them, by following the principles of Companion planting you can effective hide or disguise you veggies.

No more artificial pesticides!

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Good for the environment

By using the companion planting methods in this book you will be helping the environment in several ways.

No more chemical sprays, herbicides or insect repellents making their way into the atmosphere or ground water.

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Excellent chemical-free crops!

Ever wondered just how much chemicals you are consuming with store-bought vegetables?

When you grow your own using organic chemical free methods, you know exactly what you and your family are consuming - health and wellness!

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00BWQA0QA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Deanburn Publications; 2nd edition (January 13, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 13, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6.0 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 68 pages
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Born into a family of nine children; Amazon Best Selling Author James Paris, was soon thrown into the deep end of providing 'value for money' for his parents by growing vegetables - along with keeping chickens, geese, turkeys and everything else associated with a small farm.

He is a great enthusiast of Raised Bed gardening, and other ideas for growing organic vegetables in limited spaces including Straw Bales, and containers of all shapes and sizes!

A builder/joiner to trade, James also studied for the ministry through Bible College in England,and has been involved in "Christian things" for many years.

Hobbies include, gardening, fly fishing, playing guitar, and D.I.Y. Oh and of course,...writing!

Writing has become his main passion these days,and he especially loves to write from his own experiences, that includes anything from gardening to building to Bible studies - The 'Spotlight on the Prophets' series, and The Bible Brief, a Bible Summary / study book, being two examples of the latter books.

For free tips on all aspects of niche gardening in particular visit his blog at www.planterspost.com

Or www.thebiblebrief.com for examples of bible summaries

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Customers find this companion planting guide to be a valuable resource, with several pages dedicated to companion gardening and container needs. Moreover, the book is easy to understand, with one customer noting its excellent information packed into a quick read format. Additionally, they appreciate the composting and container gardening sections, as well as how it helps attract beneficial insects and pollinators.

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47 customers mention "Information quality"42 positive5 negative

Customers find the book provides good basic information and serves as a quick reference for companion gardening and container needs, with several pages dedicated to this topic.

"Very easy to read and understand. Lots of good information and good read for beginners as well as experienced gardeners." Read more

"Thought I would try my hand at gardening. Found this book to be very informative and easy to understand. I will try some herbs with vegetables...." Read more

"...This is a very informative book although I wish it was more. It has the basics to get you started...." Read more

"Pros: - It has useful information in it - Given my admittedly limited prior knowledge it seems to be accurate. -..." Read more

15 customers mention "Ease of reading"12 positive3 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and understand, with one customer noting it provides excellent information in a quick format.

"Very easy to read and understand. Lots of good information and good read for beginners as well as experienced gardeners." Read more

"...Found this book to be very informative and easy to understand. I will try some herbs with vegetables. Great learning tool." Read more

"...Quick read that I am sure I will be referring back to soon" Read more

"...two stars because the content was good, but WOW there were so many grammatical errors that it was extremely distracting and unfortunately made the..." Read more

13 customers mention "Readability"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable, with one mentioning it's a good winter read and another noting it's suitable for beginners.

"Very easy to read and understand. Lots of good information and good read for beginners as well as experienced gardeners." Read more

"...A good winter read while you"re planning next year's crop." Read more

"...Overall a good read for a beginning gardener." Read more

"...Looking forward to adding marigolds to my garden. Thank you for the great book, I'll use it for years to come." Read more

3 customers mention "Composting"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the composting section of the book, with one customer specifically mentioning the raised bed and container gardening content.

"...There is also a section on composting, as well as container and raised bed gardening." Read more

"...why companion planting is good, information about raised beds, container gardening, planting zones, composting...." Read more

"...Great book to get any garden started. I especially enjoyed the container garden section as well as raised bed and composting sections." Read more

3 customers mention "Pest resistance"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's pest resistance features, noting that it helps attract beneficial insects and pollinators.

"...if you're trying to grow your garden for high yield and pest resistance, Campanion Plant has thee advantage of blending plants that thrive together..." Read more

"...your garden to make your vegetables grow better and bigger and to deter pests...." Read more

"...benefits of help in protecting against pests and to attract beneficial insects and pollinators It is a good reference source to keep on hand" Read more

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  • Tawnee Haven
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2021
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    Very easy to read and understand. Lots of good information and good read for beginners as well as experienced gardeners.
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  • LC
    4.0 out of 5 stars Just learning
    Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2017
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    Thought I would try my hand at gardening. Found this book to be very informative and easy to understand. I will try some herbs with vegetables. Great learning tool.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars In your Garden: The Company It Keeps Is Important!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2014
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    Campanion Planting is not only a special area of organic gardening but a bit of an art form, too. This is a very informative book although I wish it was more. It has the basics to get you started. if you're trying to grow your garden for high yield and pest resistance, Campanion Plant has thee advantage of blending plants that thrive together and plants that will repel pests. A good winter read while you"re planning next year's crop.
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  • Emily
    3.0 out of 5 stars Useful information that could use some editing
    Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2014
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    Pros:
    - It has useful information in it
    - Given my admittedly limited prior knowledge it seems to be accurate.
    - It was free today.

    Deltas:
    - I feel it could benefit from some editing; really just basic things such as punctuation, grammar, and spelling that were distracting along the way. It could probably benefit even more so from whittling away parts that I see as simply adding bulk to the body without adding useful information.
    - It would be really helpful for me to as I go to plan and diagram my garden if I had a companion table offering the information more succinctly. This is one of my biggest requests. Make it a standalone and therefore printable page.
    - I would request that you provide links to other more thorough sources for the final two topics briefly covered in the book, those being raised bed gardening and composting. There are a few basics in this book, but those parts could benefit either from being a bit more fleshed out or a good paring down and provided links. Either way they left me wanting.

    Overall, thank you for taking the time to write this and offer it for all to use. I try to write reviews as if I were talking about a real person who put real time and effort into this because that is, of course, what happened.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Simple yet informative
    Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2017
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    With Spring quickly approaching I am looking for ideas on what to plant in a small area. This book has given me a few ideas! It contained information on what plants work best with each other. (ex. Planting corn and beans together so the beans use the corn stalk for support). Quick read that I am sure I will be referring back to soon
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  • Tyana
    4.0 out of 5 stars In the beginning.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2014
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    This book was a very good starting point for learning about companion planting. It didn't go into too much detail. That is refreshing as it is a beginners guide. Too much information becomes distracting and scary. Overall a good read for a beginning gardener.
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  • Karen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book
    Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2014
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    I have been a natural gardener for decades, and learned a lot from this book. Next season I will implement many of the things I've learned. Not only is the book full of great information, but also has well organized charts for quick reference. Looking forward to adding marigolds to my garden. Thank you for the great book, I'll use it for years to come.
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  • lily
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guide!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2019
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    I love the easy explanation, visual examples and detailed information on how to star a container garden, great book over all.
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  • Barbara McCosker
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in Australia on December 2, 2014
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    good read. handy ideas
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  • april sherwood
    1.0 out of 5 stars One Star
    Reviewed in Canada on July 17, 2018
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    I never ordered or got this what is going on!
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  • Rebekah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful guide
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 2, 2015
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    Lots of useful information in an easy to read format. Good source for the new comer to gardening. Thank you
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  • Colinz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy Read for ref
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 20, 2014
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    Pleased with this book it dose not go into great depth but is easy to navigate and well laid out easy to find what should be planted with what and which plants don't do well together this is really valuable. Like all things on this subject you do not get told the ratio of plants... The cover picture is perhaps a clue? So maybe you have to 'hide' your crop in the middle of the companion plants?
    Anyway a good book well worth having anyone wanting to work with their garden instead of using sprays etc.
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  • Amazon Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 7, 2015
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    Have to say it was not quite what I expected. There is some useful information in here but it is not a book for anyone who wants details. Will suit some though I am sure.
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