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Database research record2026·Global

Companion Planting as Functional Diversity

Svenja Baumgartinger

International explorations in outdoor and environmental education

Urban Farm DB summary

Companion planting is a natural gardening practice where crops are grown together to support each other's growth and foster relationships within a larger network of organisms. This practice contributes to biodiversity by supporting natural processes in the garden. Designing school gardens as companion planting gardens can allow students to experience biodiversity and learn about organism interactions.