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You now know when to plant.
Here's what to plant together.
A planting calendar tells you the dates. It doesn't tell you that tomatoes beside brassicas stunts both, or that basil planted with peppers can double your harvest. That's what this is for.
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The Gardener's Encyclopedia of Companion Planting
Proven pairings for 200+ vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers — so you stop guessing which plants help each other and which ones sabotage your harvest.
- Look up any plant and see exactly what it grows well with — and what to keep far away
- Repel squash bugs, aphids, and caterpillars naturally (no chemicals, no sprays)
- Works for raised beds, containers, and full backyard gardens
- Instant PDF download — print it or keep it on your phone in the garden
Three simple steps. No Googling required.
The kind of guide you actually open when you're about to put seeds in the ground.
Look up your plant
Find it in the encyclopedia. See exactly what it grows well with — and what to avoid at all costs.
Choose pairings with confidence
Stop second-guessing. Every combination is backed by what actually works in real gardens.
Plant and watch it thrive
The right pairings mean better growth, fewer pests, and an abundant harvest — without chemicals.
Five complete guides, bundled into one encyclopedia
Each section works on its own. Together, they replace a shelf full of gardening books.
Companion Planting Guide — $97 value
The heart of the encyclopedia. Which plants grow side-by-side, which ones sabotage each other, which ones repel pests and pull nutrients from the soil. Tomatoes and basil? In here. Strawberries near onions? You'll find out. No chemicals, no constant maintenance — just pairings that work.
Seed Starting & Planting Schedule
Exactly when to start each seed, how deep, how much space, how long until harvest. Organized by vegetable, herb, fruit, and flower — so you're never behind in a season again.
Square Foot Gardening Guide
How many lettuce, beans, or tomato plants fit in a single square foot. Designed for raised beds and small spaces — get more harvest from less ground without crowding.
Square Foot Garden Planner Templates
Printable layouts for summer, spring, herbs, root crops, even shade beds. Sketch in your plants, print it, you're ready to go.
Organic Garden Care Guide
Soil, compost, and pest control — all without chemicals. Deal with squash bugs and aphids, fix withered plants, stop tree roots from stealing nutrients from your beds.
Four Bonuses — Yours Free Today
These alone would normally run $81. Free when you grab the encyclopedia today.
Square Foot Garden Plans — Seasonal & Themed Layouts
$28 valueReady-made 4×4 bed plans for Spring, Summer, Fall — plus themed layouts for pollinators, kid-friendly beds, salad greens, and shade. Every square labeled. Copy it and plant.
Square Foot Plans for Larger 4×8 Beds
$24 valueGot more room? Full 4×8 raised bed layouts showing exactly where tomatoes, beans, herbs, and greens go — so harvesting is easy and watering stays efficient.
Printable Plant Tags
$17 valueDifferent styles for raised beds, grow bags, or patio pots. Just print, cut, and stick them in. No more "what did I plant here again?"
Printable Seed Envelopes
$12 valueOrganized spots to save, sort, and label seed packets so nothing gets lost in a drawer. Name, date planted, results, and notes — all in one place.
A $293 library for the price of a pizza.
Try it. If it's not for you, we refund you.
Download the encyclopedia, use it, test the pairings. If it doesn't work the way you hoped — email us at info@ultimatehomestead.com within 7 days and we'll refund you within 48 hours. No questions. No hoops.
Grew up on a farm. Joined the military. Came home and started over.
I'm Andy, and along with my wife Betty, we run The Ultimate Homestead from a small property in upstate NY. I grew up on 75 acres and always wanted to come back to it.
After leaving the military, we went all-in on homesteading — and re-learned just how much trial-and-error it takes when nobody hands you a manual. This encyclopedia is the manual I wish someone had handed me.
You don't need a lot of land, money, or fancy equipment. You just need to start.
While you're here — two more guides that pair perfectly.
Each one addresses a different part of the garden cycle. Most homesteaders eventually need all three.
Seed Saving & Storage Guide
Most saved seeds go bad — they mold, dry out, or never sprout. Usually because of one small mistake: storing too soon, a bit of moisture, a warm shelf. This guide covers 200 plants with exact harvest, cleaning, drying, and storage steps. Plus a searchable Google Sheet and a custom GPT assistant for quick lookups. Save the best varieties from your own garden and never pay for seeds again.
Composting Guide for Homesteaders
Healthy soil is the foundation every planting calendar depends on. This guide covers the simple science behind composting, the common mistakes that cause smell and pests (and how to avoid them), and how to produce the rich, dark, nutrient-dense "black gold" your plants actually respond to. Works for backyard piles, tumblers, or apartment setups.
Quick answers.
Is this for me if I'm brand new to gardening?
Yes. The encyclopedia is laid out for lookup, not reading cover-to-cover. You'll open it, find your plant, see what pairs well, and plant. Beginners use it the most.
How do I get the encyclopedia after I pay?
Instantly. You'll get an email with a download link within seconds of checkout. It's a PDF — open it on your phone, tablet, or computer, or print it and take it to the garden.
Does this work for raised beds, containers, or small spaces?
All of the above. The companion pairings apply regardless of format, and the included Square Foot Gardening Guide is built specifically for raised beds and small spaces.
Will this help with pest problems like aphids or squash bugs?
Yes. One of the core uses of companion planting is pest management — the guide shows which plants repel squash bugs, aphids, caterpillars, and more, so you're not spraying anything.
What if I don't like it?
Email info@ultimatehomestead.com within 7 days and we'll refund you within 48 hours. No questions asked.
Will I see this offer again later?
No. The $17 new-subscriber price is available on this page only. After you leave, the encyclopedia goes back to its regular pricing.
Stop guessing what to plant together. Start knowing.
Your planting calendar handles the timing. The encyclopedia handles everything else — pairings, spacing, pests, soil, planning. Put them together and you've got a garden that actually works.
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