The Bougie Farmer BlogGarden Tip of the Week: Companion Planting – Nature’s Secret Teamwork!

One of the best-kept secrets in gardening is companion planting. This is the simple act of growing certain plants together to help them thrive — naturally. Whether you’re working with raised beds, grow bags, or backyard soil, this tip can boost your harvest, protect your plants, and even reduce your need for pesticides.

Here are a few powerful pairings to try:

• Tomatoes + Basil: Not only do they taste great together in the kitchen, but basil also helps repel tomato hornworms and improves tomato growth.

• Carrots + Onions: Onions deter carrot flies, and carrots help loosen the soil for onions to grow better.

• Cucumbers + Nasturtiums: These pretty flowers act as a trap crop, luring pests away from your cukes — and bringing pollinators to your garden!

Why it matters: Companion planting brings harmony to your garden. It’s like building a community — each plant brings something to the table, and together they grow stronger.

Stay Bougie and keep it green!

– Dr. Deidra, The Bougie Farmer

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