Companion Plants: An A to Z for Gardeners and Farmers
$27.90
- Paperback
112 pages
- Release Date
14 October 2016
Summary
It has long been observed, by farmers, gardeners and botanists alike, that from time to time certain plants seem to affect certain other plants growing their near them – both favourably and unfavourably. By taking account of these relationships, farmers and gardeners can improve the quality of food and flowers, reduce losses from pests and disease, drought and frost, and enhance both satisfaction and pleasure in their work and financial profit.
Years of experimentation by Richard Greg…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781782502869 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1782502866 |
| Author: | Helen Philbrick, Richard B. Gregg, Dr Herbert H. Koepf |
| Publisher: | Floris Books |
| Imprint: | Floris Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 112 |
| Release Date: | 14 October 2016 |
| Weight: | 169g |
| Dimensions: | 130mm x 198mm |
Critics Review
‘The first version of this book came out as early as 1943 and is based on the observation that certain plants seem to affect others growing near them in both a favourable and unfavourable manner. This knowledge can enable us to improve the quality of our food and flowers and reduce losses due to pests and disease. […] Readers will be able to test and
confirm the suggestions for themselves. ‘
– Network Review
Helen Philbrick
Helen Philbrick (1910-2011) experimented with companion planting in the Gregg’s garden alongside Richard Gregg and Evelyn Speiden Gregg. She wrote extensively on the subject. Richard Gregg was an early pioneer of companion planting, and in the 1940s, he and Evelyn Speiden Gregg used their garden to experiment with different plants.
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