Learn how to combine plants that support each other's growth, deter pests and make the best use of space — drawing on companion-planting science and traditional African polyculture systems.
A garden is more than a collection of crops. When plants grow together, they can shade, feed, protect and even heal one another. Companion planting uses these relationships to build healthier, more productive gardens — while polyculture mirrors the natural diversity that makes traditional African farms so resilient.
Across five modules you will learn why plants help each other, the classic beneficial pairings, plant families and their good neighbours, how to design a mixed polyculture bed, and how to keep it healthy and productive season after season.
5 modules · 15 lessons
Why mixed plantings help each other and how polyculture mirrors nature.
Classic pairings that repel pests, attract helpers and protect crops.
Group crops by family and plan nitrogen-fixers, heavy feeders and companions.
Layout mixed beds, stacking time and space for a productive polyculture.
Observation, common problems and refining your mixed garden over time.
