The truth about companion planting
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Planting certain types of plants together does not help the plants directly but instead plays a role in a chain of events, usually improving pest control. Examples include growing dandelion near tomatoes, broccoli near cucumbers, and tansy near potatoes.
Publication Name: Organic Gardening
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0897-3792
Year: 1992
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The great tomato debate!
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There are several ways of successfully training tomatoes. Experts discuss different types of tomatoes, pruning, staking, pinching, caging, and more. Tips on building a tomato cage are given, and a list of sources is provided.
Publication Name: Organic Gardening
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0897-3792
Year: 1992
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Seed savers alert: plan now to save later!
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Seeds from open-pollinated vegetables can be saved, and their offspring will be predictably like the parent plants. A list of species, seed sources, and instructions on seed-saving are given.
Publication Name: Organic Gardening
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0897-3792
Year: 1992
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