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Key companion planting tips + Jordan Peterson’s life rules part 2...

Key companion planting tips + Jordan Peterson’s life rules part 2...

Oh, and what type of culinary skills do you enjoy practicing?

Cedie Omaña
August 22, 2024

What type of culinary skills do you enjoy practicing?

In Today's Edition:

Homestead Tip 🌱
Poll Results From Last Tuesday 📊
All Things Homestead: Mastering Companion Planting 👥
Personal Development: Building Up – Continuing Jordan Peterson’s Life Rules 💙
Today's Top Picks 🛍️
Let’s Keep It Reel 🤣

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Homestead Tip of the Day:

Plant a late summer garden with crops that thrive in cooler fall temperatures. Sow seeds for vegetables like spinach, kale, radishes, and carrots. Late summer planting ensures a fresh harvest well into the fall and allows you to make the most of your garden space.

Poll Results From Last Tuesday 📊

What are your favorite homesteading-related hobbies?

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Cooking and baking (38)

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Woodworking and crafting (3)

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Soap and candle making (9)

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Animal breeding and care (5)

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Herbalism and natural medicine (13)

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Others (1)

69 Votes

via @beehiiv polls

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All Things Homestead

Mastering Companion Planting 👥

Turns out, even plants need buddies! Companion planting isn’t just about filling space—it’s about creating plant partnerships that help control pests, enhance growth, and lead to booming harvests.

Let’s dig into the basics of companion planting so you can pair up your plants like a pro.

Why Companion Planting Works

Natural Pest Control: Some plants can repel pests naturally, protecting their neighbors. For instance, marigolds are great at scaring away bugs that love to munch on tomatoes and beans.
Better Use of Space: When you pair deep-rooted plants like tomatoes with shallow-rooted ones like lettuce, they can happily share the soil without fighting for nutrients.
Support System: Tall plants like corn can offer shade for heat-sensitive shorter plants. Plus, climbing plants like beans can use sturdier plants like sunflowers as natural trellises.

Top Companion Plant Pairings

Garden Crops	Companion plants
Asparagus	Calendula, Petunias, Tomatoes
Basil	Peppers, Purslane, Tomatoes
Beans	Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garden peas, Potatoes, Radishes, Squash, Strawberries, Tomatoes
Beets	Brassicas, Bush beans, Garlic, Lettuce, Onion family
Broccoli	Oregano, other Brassicas (cabbage, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, etc.)
Brussels sprouts	Basil, Beans, Beets, Carrots, Garlic, Mint, Nasturtium, Onions, Peas, Thyme
Cabbage	Other cole crops (broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Collard greens, Kale, Kohlrabi, Rutabagas, Turnips), Onions, Potatoes
Carrots	Chives, Leeks, Onions, Peas, Radishes, Rosemary, Sage
Cauliflower	Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Celery, Corn, Onions, Radishes, Spinach, Cucumber
Corn	Beans, Cucumbers, Garden peas, Melons, Potatoes, Squash
Cucumber	Beans, Beets, Corn, Onions, Garden peas, Radishes
Dill	Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Corn, Cucumbers, Lettuce, Onions
Eggplant	Beans, Catnip, Marigolds, Peas, Peppers
Garlic	Beets, Carrots, Cole crops, Eggplant, Peppers, Potatoes, Tomatoes
Kale	Beets, Beans, Celery, Cucumbers, Dill, Garlic, Lettuce, Mint, Onions, Peas, Peppers, Potatoes, Rosemary, Sage, Spinach
Lettuce	Corn, Pumpkins, Radishes, Squash
Onions	Beets, Carrots, Cole crops, Lettuce
Peas	Beans, Carrots, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Peppers, Radishes, Spinach, Tomatoes

Personal Development

Building Up – Continuing Jordan Peterson’s Life Rules 💙

We’re back with part two of our deep dive into Jordan Peterson’s "12 Rules for Life." These next four rules build on the strong start we made, guiding us on handling our responsibilities and relationships better, which is crucial for managing a homestead.

Peterson's Rules Explained:

Do not let your children do anything that makes you dislike them: Raise your kids with clear rules and lots of love. Good behavior at home means good habits all around, setting them up for success.
Set your house in perfect order before you criticize the world: Make sure your own backyard is in order before pointing out what’s wrong elsewhere. Manage your homestead well, and it’ll become a model of order and success.
Pursue what is meaningful (not what is expedient): Invest in long-term projects that promise deeper rewards, like using sustainable methods or building durable structures, rather than quick fixes.
Tell the truth – or, at least, don’t lie: Always be honest, whether you're selling your farm produce or just chatting with neighbors. It builds trust and cements your reputation as dependable.

Reflections and Actions:

Reflect: Consider a time when being honest, even when it was hard, led to a better result. How did it affect your relationships or self-esteem?
Act: This week, make an effort to communicate more clearly and honestly in all your personal and business interactions. Keep a journal of these instances and any outcomes.

Putting these rules into action can greatly improve how you interact with those around you and enhance your homesteading life. Also, look out for our next and final issue where we wrap up with the last set of rules to help you find peace and balance.