Friday, May 21, 2010

Companion Plantings





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Companion Plantings

Marigolds—Keeps Aphids away

Nasturtium—Keeps away potato bugs, squash bugs & whiteflies

Artemisia—“wormwood” deters slugs

Peppermint—Repels ants, white cabbage moths, aphids & flea beetles

Garlic—Discourages aphids, fleas, Japanese beetles & spider mites

Chives—Repel Repels aphids & spider mites, plant with Roses to keep aphids away & to resist blackspot disease

Basil-- drives away flies & mosquitos

Citronella geranium—to repel mosquitos

Borage—Deters the monster of the vegetable garden—Tomato Horn Worm

Rosemary & Sage—Repel cabbage moths, bean beetles & carrot flies

Lavender & Rosemary plant with your roses to repel deer

Radishes—can be planted to discourage cucumber beetles, squash bugs, & stink bugs







• Beans-like celery and cucumbers but dislike onions and fennel.

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• Beets are compatible with bush beans, lettuce, onions, kohlrabi, and most members of the cabbage family. Keep pole beans and mustard away from them.

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• Cabbage, celery, dill, onions, and potatoes are good companion plants. Dislikes include strawberries, tomatoes, and pole beans.

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• Carrots, lettuce, radish, onions, and tomatoes are friends. Dill isn’t, so plant it at the other end of the garden.

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• Corn prefers to be near pumpkins, peas, beans, cucumbers, and potatoes. Keep tomatoes away.

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• Cucumbers like sweet corn, peas, radishes, beans, and sunflowers. Dislikes include aromatic herbs and potatoes.

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• Lettuce grows especially well with onions. They are also compatible with strawberries, carrots, radishes, and cucumbers.

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• Onions can be planted near lettuce, beetroot, strawberries, and tomatoes but keep well away from peas and beans.

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• Peas, carrots, cucumbers, sweet corn, turnips, radishes, beans, potatoes, and aromatic herbs are good companions. Keep peas away from onions, garlic, leek, and shallots.

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• Radish grows well with beetroot, carrots, spinach, parsnip, cucumbers, and beans. Avoid planting near cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, or turnips.

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• Squash can be planted with cucumbers and corn.

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• Tomatoes, carrots, onions, and parsley are good companion plants. Basil improves growth and flavour. Keep cabbage and cauliflower away from them

Monday, April 26, 2010

1st Annual Tomato Growing Contest


85089 Hwy 101 S. Florence, Oregon 97439

Honeymannursery.com
 541-997-8522

1st annual Tomato Festival Sept.25th

Honeyman Nursery & Landscaping will be holding our 1st annual Tomato growing contest starting April 15th and ending September 25th with the judging in 5 different categories at the nursery. The 5 categories will consist of who can grow the best slicing, cherry, heirloom and most unusual tomatoes plus making the best salsa. We will have 3 local tomato aficionados as judges and all of our customers and friends are invited to join us in this premier adventure. We will also be having a seminar on April 24th “How to start you own vegetable garden” at 10am. First place in each category will receive a $50, second place a $20 and third place a $10 gift certificate.

 

Monday, March 29, 2010

Honeyman Nursery & Landscaping

Honeyman Nursery & Landscaping: "1st Annual Tomato Growing Contest


Honeyman Nursery & Landscaping will be holding our 1stannual Tomato growing contest starting April 15th and
ending September 25th with the judging in 4 different categories at the nursery. The 4 categories will consist of who can grow the best slicing, cherry, and heirloom tomatoes plus making the best salsa. We will have 3 local tomato aficionados as judges and all of our customers and friends are invited to join us in this premier adventure. We will also be having the seminar 'How to start you own vegetable garden' on April 24th at 10am. First place in each category will receive a $50, second place a $20 and third place a $10 gift certificate. Please call 541-997-8522 or email honeymannursery@charter.net with any questions you may have. Stop by the nursery 85089 hwy 101 S and check out all the neat changes we've made over this last winter!"

Monday, March 22, 2010

"What to do in the yard/garden to get ready for spring"

Honeyman Nursery & Landscaping will be hosting a seminar on Saturday March 27th at 10am.

We will focus on pruning, fertilizing, and planting, what amendments to use for preparing the ground for planting, spring bulb care & lawn care. No cost, but please call and sign up for the seminar. We want to make sure we have enough chairs, so no one has to stand this time. 85089 Hwy 101 S. 541-997-8522 or email us at honeymannursery@charter.net

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Honeyman Nursery Video Take 1

Lance has been busy making a movie for the nursery