Japanese Style Companion Planting – The Gardening Journey Continues – Experiences – Life

While our garden’s raised beds are currently too wet and cold for soil work, it’s no excuse for me to halt my learning about gardening.

Recently, I stumbled upon Japanese style companion planting. Though companion planting isn’t exclusive to Japanese farmers, it’s been practiced worldwide by farmers and gardeners alike.

On Amazon, I discovered the book “Japanese Style Companion Planting: Organic Gardening Techniques for Optimal Growth and Flavor.” It’s a comprehensive guide rooted in Japanese gardening traditions, offering insights into the art of companion planting.

Companion planting involves strategically planting a combination of plants that complement and benefit each other for healthier growth and protection.

Delving into this topic, I’ve found there’s a whole science behind it, and I’m eager to explore further.

Before diving into more books, I plan to leverage the wealth of information available on YouTube to deepen my understanding.

Living in an era of abundant information, I’ve found that platforms like Google, YouTube, and Amazon have revolutionized learning. While some may view big tech companies skeptically, I believe it’s our collective usage that empowers them. Rather than lamenting their influence, I see value in embracing technological tools for continued learning and growth.

Returning to my gardening journey, my initial plan was to dedicate one raised bed to vegetables and herbs and the other to flowers exclusively.

However, I’ve since learned that some vegetables benefit from specific flowers as companions. This newfound knowledge prompts me to reconsider my plan and integrate flowers alongside vegetables in both raised beds.