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YouTuber Niya Brown Matthews shares her favorite tips and tricks for growing lettuce with the aid of companion planting.

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Zinnias and tomatoes make excellent neighbors. “The tall blooms of zinnias help support pollinator activity, which in turn ...

Some companion plants can serve as insect attractants that lure pests away from crop plants. Nasturtiums tend to attract ...

He says cilantro helps deter pests from bok choy plants. Then, he shows them situated in the same planting area together.

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Canine Companions CEO and Healdsburg native Paige Mazzoni discusses the joys and challenges for the nonprofit that’s ...