8 Things To Plant Together | Companion Planting Part 1

Spring is just around the corner, and nature is holding its breath to burst into new life. Here at the Cottage, our fruit trees are already beginning to bloom, and spring planting is just a few weeks away! I don't know about you but this is my favorite time of year, I love the planting, watering and dreaming and honestly that work that goes into gardening.

Some of my earliest memories are working in the garden with mom dad and even grandma. To say the green thumb runs in my family is a bit of an understatement, don't believe me? Take the Garden Tour!

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With each spring the decision of where to plant what comes up, it can be a bit like a bus full of little kids. Who doesn't like who? Who likes the same fertilizer, sunlight, and soil etc. So we thought we would help you out a bit!

1. Carrots
2. Beans 
3. Corn (this can be used as a windbreaker for bush beans)
4. Cucumbers 
5. Egg Plant
6. Peas 
7. Radish 
8. Strawberries

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Not only do the plants get along, they can also help you make the most of the space you have. Stay tuned for part 2 of this series and happy gardening!