Jessica Walliser on Smarter Companion Planting - A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach - March 8, 2021

March 06, 2021 00:26:19
Jessica Walliser on Smarter Companion Planting - A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach  - March 8, 2021
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Jessica Walliser on Smarter Companion Planting - A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach - March 8, 2021

Mar 06 2021 | 00:26:19

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You’ve heard the expression “companion planting,” as in: What plants supposedly “love” growing alongside what other plants? But how many such pairings are folklore, and how many stand up to research? 

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In her new book, “Plant Partners,” Jessica Walliser looks at the scientific evidence and shares pairings that can help us minimize weeds or improve soil or attract needed pollinators or other beneficial insects.  

Jessica is a horticulturist and self-described devoted bug lover who gardens near Pittsburgh. She’s the author of the earlier books “Attracting Beneficial Bugs to your Garden,” and “Good Bug, Bad Bug,” and co-founder of the popular website savvygardening.com

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