Welcome to Fostering Blooms, the podcast where we dig deep into gardening and all the ways it can enrich your home and life. Today, we’re diving into the garden's underground world of veggie families and why planting them side-by-side can cause more drama than a mafia reunion.

In this episode, we cover:

• The four major plant families and their turf wars: Solanaceae (Nightshades), Brassicaceae (The Crucifer Crew), Fabaceae (Legume Syndicate), and Cucurbitaceae (The Gourd Family)

• The real reason you shouldn’t plant tomatoes after potatoes (aka Blight City!)

• Why rotating crops helps avoid pests, disease, and nutrient burnout

• Whether soil health really can replace crop rotation

• Our favorite garden planning tricks to keep the peace between feuding families

Perfect for new and experienced gardeners alike, this episode brings the drama, the strategy, and the laughs. Grab your notebook (or your garden map) and learn how to keep your beds productive and your plants happy.

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Show Notes:

• Jean-Martin Fortier: The Market Gardener: A Successful Grower's Handbook for Small Scale Organic Farming