Time-tested companion planting systems that work together to create productive, self-sustaining garden ecosystems. Learn from ancient wisdom and modern permaculture.
Plant guilds are carefully designed communities of plants that support each other's growth and health. Unlike monoculture gardens, guilds mimic natural ecosystems where different species work together for mutual benefit.
Plants provide nutrients, shade, support, or pest protection for their companions.
Diverse plantings confuse pests and attract beneficial insects.
Guilds often produce more food per square foot than single crops.
An ancient Native American companion planting system combining corn, beans, and squash for mutual benefit and maximum yield.
A classic companion planting combination that enhances flavor, repels pests, and creates a productive mini-ecosystem.
A diverse, self-sustaining ecosystem that mimics natural forest layers to produce food with minimal maintenance.
A cool-season guild designed for continuous salad harvests with complementary plants that deter pests and improve flavor.
A permaculture design that creates multiple microclimates in a small space, perfect for growing diverse herbs with different needs.
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Start with the Three Sisters guild - it's beginner-friendly, highly productive, and teaches fundamental companion planting principles.
Start with Three Sisters