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.