Record #:

36199

Author(s):

Shapton, Cindy

Abstract:

This type of garden can nourish all, by lowering harmful insect populations and maintaining pollinator populations. Plants nourishing for farm animals include Artemisia and marigold. Examples of plants nourishing for humans are sponge gourd and sheep sorrel. Plants discouraging pests are bay laurel and mint. Plants good for insects include spicebush and dill.

Source:

Carolina Gardener (NoCar SB 453.2 N8 C37), Vol. 29 Issue 4, May 2017, p26-33 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Gardens and gardening; Gardening to attract wildlife; Plants, Useful; Bees; Homesteads; Farmers and farming; Insects; Homestead gardens