Companion Planting Turnips

One of the easiest root vegetables to grow, turnips are members of the brassica family. All parts of the plant is edible, the root, stem, and leaves, and turnips can be eaten raw. Companion planting turnips will help you to grow healthier turnips, and save space. Companion Planting Turnips As with most plants, turnips have both good and bad companions, so let’s look at the best companion plants for turnips. Peas and Turnips As peas are members of the legume family, they fix nitrogen in the air and store excess nitrogen in their roots. Growing turnips with peas allows the… → Read More

Flowers That Repel Pests [15 top Plants To Repel Pests]

There are many reasons for growing flowers, they brighten up the garden, attract insects and birds, and some can be used to repel pests. I am not a great one for growing flowers really, unless they are beneficial in my vegetable garden. That’s why flowers that repel pests appeals to me and why I’ve written this post. Flowers That Repel Pests So here’s a list of flowers that repel pests that can be integrated into your garden design. Use as many as you like and you too will benefit from a healthier environment for your plants. Larkspur A member of… → Read More