Companion Plants

An A to Z for Gardeners and Farmers

Helen Philbrick, Richard B. Gregg, Dr Herbert H. Koepf

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Floris Books
15 October 2016

Organic gardening

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 Gregg and subsequently Helen Philbrick and others resulted in this unique reference book. It offers a detailed and comprehensive A-Z of plants and how they affect each other and their surrounding environment, including the soil, insects and birds.

By: Helen Philbrick, Richard B. Gregg
Introduction by: Dr Herbert H. Koepf
Imprint: Floris Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 169g
ISBN: 9781782502869
ISBN 10: 1782502866
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 15 October 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Helen Philbrick (1910-2011) worked with Richard Gregg and Evelyn Speiden Gregg to experiment with companion planting in the Gregg's own garden. She wrote extensively on the subject. Richard Gregg was an early pioneer of companion planting. In the 1940s, he and Evelyn Speiden Gregg used their own garden to experiment with different plants.

Reviews for Companion Plants: An A to Z for Gardeners and Farmers

'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