I know about marigolds but not the plants they need to go with but what other flowers can be used and with what ??? ??? ???
Loads of things don't like each other, and loads of things love each other.
There are lots of websites with info - I have a couple of books also. I grow sweetpeas with beans and peas to encourage more buzzy things. Onions with carrots to prevent carrot root fly....
Here are some from the beeb: http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/basics/techniques/organic_companionplanting.shtml
http://www.thecei.org.uk/Beanstalk/companion_plants.htm
ooo a good list here!
Cheers Emma Jane and thanks for the seeds
BB ;D
I was persuaded to grow Summer Savory last year (thank you cleo :-*) This shrubby little herb repels Bean Beetle on the plot, and flavours the bean pot too :) A perfect little companion! Lots of websites, lists and references to companion planting on the Web, but Summer Savory is rather special IMO :)
Tip: when you sow the veg, sow annual companions at the same time. I plant them at the end of veg beds (http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e220/supersprout/smilies/w00t.gif)
Quote from: EJ - Emma Jane on January 10, 2007, 18:38:17
http://www.thecei.org.uk/Beanstalk/companion_plants.htm
visited the site and have printed off loads of info - reaaly helpful to newbies!!!
thanks
Quote from: supersprout on January 10, 2007, 18:48:37
I was persuaded to grow Summer Savory last year
Not sure what Summer Savory is ??? ??? ???
Ti's a herb. I believe it is an annual as apposed to Winter savory
Rosemary
good with beans, supposed to stop the dreaded wind pains 'n' stuff ;)
Will have to get some then for the OH ;D ;D ;D