Companion Plants ~ Insect-Repellent Plants ~ Beneficial Insects

[beac]

I'm in the process of reconstructing my gardening bookmarks after the unexpected death of my previous laptop. This is a great comprehensive list:

Companion Plants ~ Insect-Repellent Plants ~ Beneficial Insects
http://www.rexresearch.com/agro/comp1.htm



Now, if I could only find borage or tansy seeds locally...

[LaurenG]

1. I found a borage plant at an organic garden shop

Maybe you could find one in your area. The gardener at the greenhouse did say that although borage is an annual it seeds very nicely so it will have seeds next year.

[beac]

2. I actually was finally able to get my hands on some seeds thanks to a nice lady

who manages the garden at a local historic site. Someone at the local garden center said she might have some and when I called, she offered them to me at no charge. Free seeds = :).

And she told me the leaves are edible and taste like cucumber, so double-:).

[LaurenG]

3. I didn't know borage was edible.

Interesting, I'll search for recipies. Thanks for the information.

[beac]

4. Apparently the flowers are edible too:

http://www.herbexpert.co.uk/cooking-with-borage.html

And the stems are the flavoring for Pimms, who knew? :shrug:

[JDPriestly]

5. I would Google it before eating the leaves. I think there is

a limit as to how much of it and how often you can eat it.

[tigereye]

6. I always stick some marigolds next to tomatoes of other veggies

seems to work.