Fruit Tree Companion Plants, 5 Veggie Garden Hose Watering Mistakes, Deter Slugs and Grubs, and 3 Lettuce Cup Recipes

Start growing good food at home with daily advice, tips, and tricks from gardeners like you. [FGN Daily]( April 11, 2024 Enjoy this newsletter? Please forward it to your friends [Spring Garden Planning Calendar Kit]( [FREE for You Now: Printable 2024 Spring Garden Planning Calendar Kit!]( Download this kit when you join the Food Gardening Network Gold Club: - Plan your Spring food garden today! - Never miss an important Spring task. - Be inspired to plan, plant, and enjoy! [Read More ...]( Growing Fruits & Berries [A Simple Guide to Fruit Tree Companion Plants]( [Article 2]( We know basil and tomatoes taste great together, and they [grow well together in the garden](. We know corn, beans, and squash are [great garden companions](. But vegetables and herbs aren’t the only ones that make good companions in the garden. Fruit trees enjoy good neighbors, too. And if you plant fruit trees (or want to), you may want to know a little about fruit tree companion plants. 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