Tribe.net. Local Connections Melissa http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/af88fa85-917d-4d99-a7b3-0bf6a21edf6c#fa19f1f3-2fbb-4bc6-91f9-15032596390b 2008-05-20T03:33:00Z 2008-05-20T03:33:00Z

Thanks, everyone, for the suggestions! I'll definetly try some of these ideas...If I come up with anything that seems to work well, I'll let people know!

Melissa 2008-05-20T03:33:00Z ElvenPath http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/af88fa85-917d-4d99-a7b3-0bf6a21edf6c#3b020784-a405-4047-afff-7b7dcc65b53c 2008-05-17T22:31:07Z 2008-05-17T22:31:07Z

Good stuff here! I am also thinking it isn't as known because more people do veggie gardens than herb ones. Also, herbs tend to be more resistant to these types of things anyway, moreso than veggies - at least in my experience.

ElvenPath 2008-05-17T22:31:07Z grub http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/af88fa85-917d-4d99-a7b3-0bf6a21edf6c#f3b2600c-6ac0-4d95-a08b-633a2d37a35a 2008-05-16T16:58:19Z 2008-05-16T16:58:19Z

A farm i was familiar with lined the doors to the greenhouse with copper tape. I can't say with absolute certainty that it works, for it would be impossible to know. What i can say that i know is that there was no slug damage in an area that had slugs EVERYWHERE! : )

grub 2008-05-16T16:58:19Z Lynn http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/af88fa85-917d-4d99-a7b3-0bf6a21edf6c#9b1d2f2f-eb2e-4500-9a87-cbd0dfa96143 2008-05-16T15:40:53Z 2008-05-16T15:40:53Z

Here are my penny-thoughts, though first I'd say that maybe this is a newer area and some experimenting of your own could end up providing information for others? It seems that companion planting may work both ways - that the vege/herb relationship (if the right one is found) may be good for both. Most companion planting charts include both herb and vege friends and foes - just look at the herbs. My initial thought, though, is a pest-repellent approach - find out which herbs repell which pest and group a few of those together. Probably more helpful if you know what you're combating. My herb book lists the common pests for each herb, and you could plant an herb that repells that pest next to it. Or, like when arranging flowers or cooking, go by your own nose - what smells nice together will most likely (as nature works this way) be good for each other. In any case, nature is a wonderful guide - weeds/herbs/flowers are scattered amongst themselves in nature, so probably the more you companion the happier all will be. :) Let us know what you discover! (The link provided, btw, was nice) Lynn

Lynn 2008-05-16T15:40:53Z Marial http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/af88fa85-917d-4d99-a7b3-0bf6a21edf6c#32c0d5cd-411e-4235-8722-48b2e4557c80 2008-05-16T05:43:00Z 2008-05-16T05:43:00Z

That would be great. I'd much rather deter than kill.

Marial 2008-05-16T05:43:00Z bunny http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/af88fa85-917d-4d99-a7b3-0bf6a21edf6c#88c66d89-1b66-42d7-85ed-d162d370db12 2008-05-16T05:22:45Z 2008-05-16T05:22:45Z

i saw a copper tape that claims to repel snails and slugs. The copper reacts with their slime in a way the snails don't like and they won't cross it. Or so.. the package claims.

bunny 2008-05-16T05:22:45Z Marial http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/af88fa85-917d-4d99-a7b3-0bf6a21edf6c#0cbf295d-583c-4597-98c9-493ecd7ff20f 2008-05-15T14:25:06Z 2008-05-15T14:25:06Z

In my cool shady spots I have a snail plague. Unfortunately for slugs and snails nothing says "please go away" without being lethal- I use Sluggo but you can also set up "slug pubs" (tuna cans filled with cheap beer) and they will die happy-also giving you evidence about whether that's your actual problem. If they munch big holes and chew leaves halfway off it's probably snails. Regarding the original question, most herbs thrive on their own and don't need the support of other plants, although bee balm will probably appreciate something that flowers and also attracts bees, and marjoram needs to stay moist and slightly shaded so it would do well beneath a well-established tomato or peppers (I'm just guessing here).

Marial 2008-05-15T14:25:06Z $item.owner.firstName http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/af88fa85-917d-4d99-a7b3-0bf6a21edf6c#d78fe8e2-844a-414e-810b-3fafaac3cca0 2008-05-13T12:54:47Z 2008-05-13T12:54:47Z

chamomile for cukes catmint for repelling flea bettles and such......these are what we use, but there are so many more

$item.owner.firstName 2008-05-13T12:54:47Z Cabrita http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/af88fa85-917d-4d99-a7b3-0bf6a21edf6c#2c09eeb7-d303-42c6-a536-68cc71efd824 2008-05-13T04:33:16Z 2008-05-13T04:33:16Z

http://www.au.gardenweb.com/forums/load/ozherb/msg1206330019053.html If the link works there is some good information here. Different hemisphere, but the rules of companionship should hold. Not much about mint, but if you put it by your tomatoes and cabbage, and it will deter its beetles...(just kidding). Not sure where you live but here in SoCal I can only grow mint in the shade. Spray it with high pressure water to knock anything off it (bugs, aphids) and spray with hot pepper spray mixed with dish soap (very diluted). Good luck with it! mint is so nice.

Cabrita 2008-05-13T04:33:16Z bunny http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/af88fa85-917d-4d99-a7b3-0bf6a21edf6c#29742877-0408-434b-a8a7-1dc0f92dd391 2008-05-13T04:08:30Z 2008-05-13T04:08:30Z

This is information I would like also. Something is eating my mint. It's in a pot and I keep moving it - so now it's some bugs traveling salad.

bunny 2008-05-13T04:08:30Z Melissa http://greenthumbs.tribe.net/thread/af88fa85-917d-4d99-a7b3-0bf6a21edf6c#e3bebb39-d447-493a-b328-05038e0bd289 2008-05-13T03:17:03Z 2008-05-13T03:17:03Z

Hey there! I've read plenty about herbs AS companion plants, i.e. herbs that repel insects that munch on carrots/tomatoes/apples, etc. or that makes the flavor better or the fruit bigger. But I haven't found anything about companion planting designed to enhance, protect, and help herbs as opposed to edibles. Anyone know anything?

Melissa 2008-05-13T03:17:03Z