| Herb |
Companion and Effects |
| Basil |
Companion to tomatoes; dislikes rue intensely. Improves flavor and growth. Repels flies and mosquitoes. |
| Beebalm |
Companion to tomatoes; improves growth and flavor. |
| Borage |
Companion to tomatoes, squash, and strawberries; deters tomato worms. Attractive to bees. |
| Caraway |
Plant here and there - loosens soil. |
| Catnip |
Plant in borders; deters flea beetles. |
| Chamomile |
Companion to cabbage and onions; improves growth and flavor. |
| Chervil |
Companion to radish; improves growth and flavor. |
| Chives |
Companion to carrots; improves growth and flavor. |
| Dill |
Companion to cabbage; dislikes carrots. |
| Fennel |
Plant away from garden; most plants dislike it. |
| Garlic |
Plant near roses and raspberries, and throughout the garden; deters Japanese beetles and other pests. |
| Horseradish |
Plant at corner of potato patch to deter potato bug. |
| Hyssop |
Companion to cabbage and grapes; deters cabbage moth; keep away from radishes. |
| Lamb's Quarter |
This edible weed should be allowed to grow in moderate amounts especially in corn. |
| Marigold |
Plant throughout garden; deters Mexican bean beetle and nematodes. |
| Mint |
Companion to tomatoes and cabbage; deters cabbage moths. |
| Nasturtium |
Companion to radishes, cabbage, and cucumbers; plant under fruit trees; deters squash bugs, and striped pumpkin beetles. |
| Calendula |
Companion to tomatoes, but plant elsewhere in the garden. Deters asparagus beetle, tomato worm, and other general pests. |
| Pigweed |
One of the best weeds for pumping nutrients from subsoil. Especially beneficial to corn, potatoes, and onions. Keep weeds thinned. |
| Peppermint |
Plant among cabbage; deters cabbage moths. |
| Rosemary |
Companion to cabbage, beans, carrots, and sage; deters cabbage moths, bean beetles, and carrot flies. |
| Rue |
Keep away from basil. Plant near roses and raspberries; deters Japanese beetles. |
| Sage |
Companion to rosemary, cabbage and carrots; keep away from cucumbers. Deters cabbage moths and carrot flies. |
| Southernwood |
Companion to cabbage; deters cabbage moths. |
| Summer Savory |
Companion to beans and onions; deters bean beetles. |
| Tansy |
Companion to roses and raspberries; plant under fruit trees; deters flying insects, Japanese beetles, striped cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and ants. |
| Thyme |
Plant throughout garden; deters cabbage worms. |
| Wormwood |
As a border, it keeps animals from the garden. |
| Yarrow |
Plant along borders, paths, near aromatic herbs; enhances essential oil production. |