About this episode
From experimenting with peas shading lettuces to using mint as a living mulch for kale and cucumbers, this week on Just Grow Something I share the successes, tweaks, and surprises of my spring growing season. If you’re looking to maximize yield, minimize weeds, and experiment with companion planting, this episode is packed with all the things. And these can all be repeated for fall! Let's dig in! What We Cover: How to use “high, low, fast, slow” principles in garden planning The pros and cons of using mint as a living mulch Pairings that worked: Beets & kale, Collards and mint What didn't work, maybe?: Kohlrabi & beets How my vegetable persona is... okra?! References and Resources: Save 20% on your new own-root rose plant at Heirloom Roses with code JUSTGROW https://heirloomroses.com Get 10% off and FREE shipping on my favorite raisedplanters at Planter Box Direct using code JUSTGROW10 : https://planterboxdirect.com/?ref=593 Just Grow Something : https://justgrowsomething.com Just Grow Something Merch andDownloads : https://justgrowsomething.com/shop Just Grow Something Gardening Friends Facebook Group : https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18YgHveF5P/ Check out how you can become a patron on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/JustGrowSomething Bonus content for supporters of the Podcast : https://buymeacoffee.com/justgrowsomething Amazon storefront : https://www.amazon.com/shop/justgrowsomething