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Companion Planting
3 articles about companion planting
Companion Planting: What Actually Works (And What's Just Folklore)
A practical guide to companion planting based on documented evidence, not garden mythology. Covers the science behind plant interactions, reliable combinations, and common myths.
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How to Design a Fruit Tree Guild: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to build a productive fruit tree guild with the right companion plants for each functional role. Includes plant lists for apple, pear, cherry, and stone fruit guilds.
8 min read
Why I'm Building PatternBase: A Permaculture Tool for Gardeners Who Actually Track What Works
We plant guilds based on theory, lose the details by next season, and keep guessing. PatternBase is the observation-first permaculture tool I wish existed, launching this spring.
8 min read