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Carrots Love Tomatoes:
Secrets of Companion Planting for Successful Gardening

This is the classic guide to companioin planting. It is ideal for organic gardeners and lists many common plants and pests. Carrots love Tomatoes is full of thoughtful and useful information, and really is one book you cannot do without.
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Vegetable Companion Chart

	A useful chart showing what to grow, and what not to grow, with your vegetables.

Companion Plants in the Vegetable Garden

	A list of common pests, and the plants which deter them. Useful if you have a specific problem, but do cross check with other sites on this page to be sure that you don't choose a deterrent which your vegetables won't like.

Herbs as Companion Plants

	Herbs make great companion plants as they deter many pests, and also encourage the growth of certain vegetables. This page has a very hepful list of which herbs deter which pests.

Companion Planting

	A very comprehensive list of plants and their benefits. An excellent resource for companion planting.

Companion Planting in Detail

	Interesting reading on the background to companion planting from the Department of Horticulture at Cornell University.

ATTRA Companion Planting

	"Companion planting is based on the idea that certain plants can benefit others when planted in near proximity. The scientific and traditional bases for these plant associations are discussed."

Attract Beneficial Predators

	Companion planting is not just about deterring insects. You can also attract beneficial predators into your garden.

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