R&W Lindfield's Quarterly Book RWL Quarterly Booklet 27th-no crop | Page 4

Prep your veggie garden! Good planning is essential. Each vegetable has specific requirements, and you must choose your site carefully to ensure a bountiful harvest. Preparing the soil pays great dividends on the yield, and composting regularly will be your new best friend! Companion planting is a wonderful way to go organic. Rather than introducing sprays, plant that special flower or herb next to certain veggies to keep the bugs away. A few companion planting tips to get you started: • Marigolds for beans, broccoli, carrot, cauliflower, kohlrabi, tomatoes, and strawberries • Dill are friends with beets, broccoli, cabbage, brussel sprouts, and coriander • Lavender are friends with garlic, cauliflower, and silverbeet