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The centrlal elements in our garden are three low trees: | The centrlal elements in our garden are three low trees: | ||
an Apple tree, a Mulberry and an Elderberry. Those three trees do tolerate each other very well. The idea is to make a guild or community around each tree and over time these guilds can slowly blend into each other. Other possible trees are for instance: pear, cherry, plum... | an Apple tree, a Mulberry and an Elderberry. Those three trees do tolerate each other very well. The idea is to make a guild or community around each tree and over time these guilds can slowly blend into each other. Other possible trees are for instance: pear, cherry, plum... | ||
+ | more on [[luminous: | ||
=== ♦ Appletree - Appelboom -Malus domestica === | === ♦ Appletree - Appelboom -Malus domestica === | ||
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Companion plants for the apple tree: | Companion plants for the apple tree: | ||
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- | *Marigold - Tagetes (L.) - Africaantjes of Goudsbloem | + | |
- | *Garlic, (aswell against caterpillars) | + | |
- | *Onion - Ui - Allium | + | |
- | *Dill -dille: host predatory wasps and tastes great with apples raw or cooked) | + | |
- | *Horserasdish - Mierikswortel - Armoracia rusticana | + | |
- | *Lemonbalm - Citroenmelisse - Melissa officinalis (L.) - | + | |
- | *Mustard – Sinapis – mosterd - | + | |
- | *Nasturium – Oostindische kers - Tropaeolum; | + | |
- | *Spinach - Spinazie - Spinacia oleracea | + | |
- | *Tansy -Tanacetum vulgaire- Boerenwormkruid, | + | |
- | *Yarrow - duizendblad - Achillea (L.); aswell good for living mulch | + | |
- | *Wallflowers - Muurbloem - Erysimum (L.) | + | |
- | *Daffodils -Narcis - Narcissus (L.) | + | |
- | *Rue -Wijnruit - Ruta graveolens | + | |
- | [★ it doesn’t go with potatoe] | + | |
An apple tree plant community might include daffodils, irises, or other early-flowering bulbs. | An apple tree plant community might include daffodils, irises, or other early-flowering bulbs. | ||
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=== ♦ Mulberry - Moerbij - Morus (L.) === | === ♦ Mulberry - Moerbij - Morus (L.) === | ||
- | Its companion plants: | + | |
- | * Chives - Allium Schoenoprasum – Bieslook | + | |
- | * Marigold - Tagetes (L.) - Africaantjes of Goudsbloem | + | |
- | * Garlic- knoflook | + | |
- | * Grapevine - Druif | + | |
- | * Lemonbalm - Citroenmelisse - Melissa officinalis (L.) - | + | |
- | * Nasturium – Oostindische kers - Tropaeolum | + | |
- | * Mustard - Mosterd -Sinapis nigra | + | |
- | * Spinach -Spinazie - Spinacia oleracea | + | |
- | * Silverbeet - snijbiet | + | |
- | * Tansy - Boerenwormkruid - Tanacetum vulgaire - | + | |
- | * Yarrow - Duizendblad - Achillea (L.) | + | |
- | * Comfrey - Smeerwortel - comfries (symphytum spp) | + | |
- | * Clover - Klaver | + | |
- | * Cat-mints - Kattekruid - Nepeta: (groundover - Flora) | + | |
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A special mixture for the groundcovering for under fruittrees is known in Germany under the name "Wolff Mischung" | A special mixture for the groundcovering for under fruittrees is known in Germany under the name "Wolff Mischung" | ||
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Plant near a compost heap as it assists in breakdown soil. Elderberry is a natural Antiseptic, | Plant near a compost heap as it assists in breakdown soil. Elderberry is a natural Antiseptic, | ||
the leaves encourage compost fermentation and makes excellent topsoil. The flowers are very attractive to insects and the fruit is very attractive to birds – pigeons hang upside down in autumn to pick the berrys. | the leaves encourage compost fermentation and makes excellent topsoil. The flowers are very attractive to insects and the fruit is very attractive to birds – pigeons hang upside down in autumn to pick the berrys. | ||
- | It’s a general insecticide, | + | It’s a general insecticide, |
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=== Self seeding Annuals === | === Self seeding Annuals === | ||
- | ***Tuinkers** | + | ***Garden Cress** – Tuinkers - Lepidium sativum |
***Italiaanse Raket** | ***Italiaanse Raket** | ||
***Self seeding annual climbers** veg. see: | ***Self seeding annual climbers** veg. see: |