Companion Planting

Companion Planting

Plants, like people, influence one another. Some get along better together than others.

Plant/neighbor relationships might take several forms:

1. They may improve the health or flavor of a companion
2. They may interfere with the growth of a neighbor.
3. They may repel or trap an undesirable critter.
4. Companion plants may also attract a beneficial insect or deter a pest.

Companion planting in this garden is designed for all three and is part of our integrated pest management (IPM) practice.

As you go through this garden you will see a QR code on each bed that will take you to a brief story of the companions for that bed.

To find out more about companion planting: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/lincolnmcpherson/Cornell%20Guide%20to%20Companion%20Planting.pdf

Or Google companion planting with your desired plant. (for instance: companion planting grapes)

References: Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Chemung and Saratoga counties.

Master Gardener Volunteers Lynne Romeiser Logan and Pat Jokajtys collaborated on this project.