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Originally Posted by vonveg  hi. i'm new. i am using my plot for veg but wld like to grow herbs in the other little spaces in the garden. my garden isn't the sunniest as there a lot of lovely evergreens nearby but we do get bits. been told lavender may not do so well would particularly like to attract wildlife. have decided on broad beans kale onions leeks and spuds for the patch (not sure if thats relevant)! thanks |
What you grow is very relevant vonveg, as some plants are more helpful next to each other than most. For example the broad bean is great next to your leek but not so good next to your onion. Your potato is happy next to all of your choices. Look at what you want to grow, and its problem pests, then look at what companion herbs/veg deter those pests. This way, you will attract the right kind of predator for your natural pests. Like Hyssop and the cabbage moth, or you could plant mint and deter the moth and aphids which like to munch on your broad beans.
good luck, and happy growing.