Did You Know the Garden Herb Basil is a Good Friend of Tomato Plants?
Although most people plant the basil herb in an herb garden, basil pairs well with growing next to tomato plants….and….it is called “companion planting”. Planted next to tomato plants in the garden, basil can be helpful in repelling insects and will help to improve the flavor and growth of the tomato plant. Many plants paired in the garden will work in harmony with nature to produce a balanced agro ecosystem, repelling insects or organisms that are harmful to plants while attracting insects or organisms that are beneficial while at the same time assisting in pollination. While basil is a good friend to asparagus, peppers and works well with oregano in the herb garden, do not plant basil next to sage – they are not friendly! Companion planting has been around for centuries, developed and perfected by our ancestors. The Oneida Indians have used the system of Haudenosaunee (sustainers of life) for centuries by planting corn, beans and squash together. The English cottage garden is a p
