Page references in italics indicate illustrations; bold indicates charts.
Able Gardner, The, 197
Absinthium (Artemisia absinthium), 28
Acer, 112–13
Achillea millefolium, 79–80
Acidity. See Soil improvement
Acorns (Quercus), 35
Alder (Alnus tenufolia), 109
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
cover crop, 96
Algae, 49
Allium ascalonicum, 24–25, 116
Allium cepa. See Onion
Allium sativum. See Garlic
Allium schoenoprausum. See Chive
Almond (Prunus dulcis), 105
Alnus tenufolia, 109
Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis), 28–29
Amaranth (Amaranthus retroflexus), 49–50, 71
Anacardium occidentale, 105
Andropogon sorghum, 46, 88, 91
Anethum graveolens, 7, 8, 10, 36
Anise (Pimpinella anisum), 29, 36, 48
Anthemis cotula, 65
Anthriscus cerefolium, 32, 192
Ants
fumigation, 150
repellents, 16, 43, 44, 74, 114
and toads, 166
Aphids
fumigation, 150
repellents, 22, 27, 36, 43, 114, 116, 160, 168
Apium graveolens, 6–10, 19, 45
Apium graveolens rapaceum, 10–11
Apples (Malus spp.), 32, 97, 100–101, 107–8
Apricots (Prunus spp.), 97, 101
Araceae, 51
Arctium, 51
Artemisia abrotanum, 9, 46, 96, 147
Artemisia absinthium. See Wormwood
Artemisia dracunculus, 47, 192
Artemisia vulgaris lactiflora, 43
Asclepias, 66
Asimina triloba, 69
Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis)
overview, 5
Asperula odorata, 48
Aspirin, 118
Aster (Asteroides), 50
Astragalus mollissimus, 64–65
Atriplex hortensis, 43
Avena sativa, 18–19, 85, 90, 97
Azalea (Rhododendron), 107, 109–10, 115, 161
Bacillus thuringiensis, 25, 115, 117, 145, 159
Baked-appleberry (Rubus chamaemorus), 51
Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
in kitchen garden, 191
overview, 29–30
as pepper substitute, 44
Basolo, D. C., 84
Bean (Phaseolus and Vicia)
overview, 5–6
spray, pepper, 161
and vegetables, 15–18, 20, 22, 25
Bean, bush (Phaseolus vulgaris)
companions, 7, 11, 23, 38, 100
overview, 6
Bean, lima (Phaseolus limensis), 6–7, 112
Bee balm (Monarda), 30
Beet (Beta vulgaris)
companions, 6–7, 19–20, 23, 36, 50
overview, 7
Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon), 84
Beta vulgaris. See Beet
Bio-Dynamic Farming and Gardening Association, 96, 207
Biodynamic gardening, 95–95, 110
Biodynamic Treatment of Fruit Trees, Berries and Shrubs, The, 95
Blackberries (Rubus spp.), 74, 98–99, 107
Blackfly, 147
Blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus), 73, 75
Blueberries (Vaccinium spp.), 98
Borage (Boraginaceae), 30, 100
Borers
and diatomaceous earth, 149
insecticides, 153
overview, 147
planting, timing of, 20
repellents, 39, 74, 96, 102, 168
Boysenberry (Rubus ursinis ‘Boysen’), 98
Brassicaceae, 7, 19, 23, 38. See also Cabbage
Cauliflower Brassica chinensis, 14–15
Brassica napus, 87
Brassica oleracea acephala, 8, 18–19, 139
Brassica oleraceae, 7–8, 23, 43–44
Brassica oleracea, var. acephala, 8, 15
Brassica rapa and Brassica napobrassica, 8, 22–23, 26–27, 64
Broccoli (Brassica oleraceae), 7–8, 23, 43–44
Broom bush (Sarothamnus vulgaris), 51
Bruce, M. E., 73–74
Brussels sprouts, 8, 14, 23, 44
Buffalo grass (Buchloe dactyloides), 85
Burbank, Luther, 68
Burdock (Arctium), 51
Burger, Pixie, 199
Butternut (Juglans cinerea), 52, 105
Cabbage (Brassicaceae)
and grasses, 88
and herbs, 31, 36, 41–42, 44–46
overview, 8
Cabbageworms insecticides, 152
repellents, 43, 46–48, 88, 157, 168
Cactaceae, 68
Calamus (Araceae), 51
Camomile (Chamomile)
overview, 31
Campbell, Stu, 127
Caper spurge (Euphorbia lathyrus), 55, 159
Capsella bursa-pastoris, 71, 73
Capsicum frutescens var. fasciculatum and var. longum, 160–61
Capsicum frutescens var. grossum, 22
Capsicum spp., 12–14
Caraway (Carum carvi), 32, 38, 48
Carrot (Daucus carota) and fruits, 97
and grasses, 82
overview, 9–10
and vegetables, 6, 19, 22–23, 26
wild, 78
and wild plants, 50
Carya illinoinensis, 106–7
Carya spp., 106
Cashew (Anacardium occidentale), 105
Castanea dentata, 58, 105, 114
Castor bean (Ricinus communis), 147–48, 159
Caterpillars
Bacillus thuringiensis, 115, 145
Catnip (Nepeta cataria), 32
Cauliflower (Brassicaceae) companions, 6, 8, 11, 14, 23
overview, 10
Celeriac (Apium graveolens rapaceum), 10–11
Celery (Apium graveolens), 6–10, 19, 45
Chamaecyparis spp., 45
Chamomile. See Camomile
Charlock (Brassica arvensis), 7, 52
Chayote (Sechium edule), 11
Cherries (Prunus spp.), 91, 101
Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium), 32, 192
Chestnut, American (Castanea dentata), 58, 105, 114
Chestnut, Chinese (Castanea mollissima), 58, 106
Chicory (Cichorium intybus), 33, 135
Chile peppers (Capsicum spp.), 12–14
Chinese celery cabbage (Brassica chinensis), 14–15
Chive (Allium schoenoprausum)
aphrodisiac, 204
and borers, 147
overview, 32
Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana), 98, 118
Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium, 7, 72, 100
Chrysanthemum leucanthemum, 68
Cinquefoil (Potentilla monspeliensis), 52
Citrullus vulgaris, 24, 27, 64, 73
Citrus (Citrus spp.), 101, 115
Cleavers (Galium sparine), 33–34
Clover (Leguminosae)
as cover crop, 96
Collard (Brassica oleracea, var. acephala), 8, 15
Colorado potato beetles, 17, 67, 82, 145–46
Comfrey (Symphytum officinale), 35–36
Companion planting. See also Mulching
Pest control
Soil improvement
specific plants
aphrodisiac herbal window box, 204–5, 206
background, 1–4
biodynamic gardening, 95–96, 110
border plants, 121
business, sources, 207–8
butterfly garden, 199
catch cropping, 121
child’s garden, 194–95 and climate, 121–22
double digging, 123
French intensive gardening, 122–24
and frost, 124
fruits, 93–104
grasses and grains, 81–92
herbs, 28–48
intercropping, 125–26
kitchen herb garden, 191–92, 193 microclimate, 126–27
minigardens, 198
model companion garden, 180–81, 182 183
no-stoop garden, 196–97
nuts, 105–8
ornamental trees and shrubs, 109–20
poisonous plants, 169–79
pollination, 93–94, 96, 124–25
postage stamp garden, 188–89
raised beds, 122–24
roof garden, 190
rules for, 126
shade, 129
soil pH, 128–29
spirit garden, 199–201, 202–3
succession planting, 129–30
suicide in, 130
two-level planting, 130–31
two-season planting, 131
vegetables, 5–27
vertical gardening, 131–32
weekend garden, 183–84, 185, 186–88
wild plants, 49–80
Companion Plants, 80
Compost
ingredients, 20, 36, 47, 73, 110–11, 142–44
overview, 135–36
Convolvulaceae, 78–79
Coon, Nelson, 33
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum), 29, 36, 38
Corn (Zea mays) and grasses, 82, 85, 89, 91
overview, 15
and raccoons, 162–63
and vegetables, 6, 7, 16, 18, 20–23, 26
and wild plants, 50, 64–65, 73, 79
Corylus spp., 106
Cotton (Gossypium), 41, 81, 134
Crab apples (Malus spp.), 101
Crabgrass (Digitaria sanguinalis), 82
Crotalaria, 72
Crowfoot (Ranunculaceae), 52
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) and herbs, 36, 39
overview, 16
and vegetables, 6, 11, 15, 19–23
and wild plants, 45, 64, 73–74
and wood ashes, 168
Cucurbitaceae, 15, 20, 23, 134
Cucurbita pepo. See Pumpkin Cuisine of the American Southwest, 12
Curcubitaceae. See Squash Cutworms, 114, 148, 166
Cydonia oblonga, 104
Cypress spurge (Euphorbia cyparissias), 52–53, 99
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
overview, 53
Datura (Datura stramonium), 22, 53–54, 144
Daucus carota. See Carrot
Dead nettle (Lamium album), 54
Devil’s shoestring (Tephrosia virginiana), 54
Digitaria sanguinalis, 82
Dill (Anethum graveolens), 7, 8, 10, 36
Dionaea muscipula, 76
Diseases. See Pest control
specific diseases
Dock (Rumex crispus), 54
Dryopteris filix-mas, 56
Dyer’s greenweed (Genista tinctoria), 54
Eelgrass (Zostera marina), 54–55, 142
Eelworms. See Nematodes
Eggplant (Solanum melongena), 17, 20, 50
Eglantine, 79
Eichhornia crassipes, 76
Elderberry (Sambucus nigra and Sambucus canadensis), 98, 111, 150
Elecampane (Inula helenium), 37–38
Elm (Ulmus), 111
Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 76
Equisetum arvense, 16, 60–62, 66, 135
Erigeron, 56
Esparsette (Onobrychis viciaefolia), 82
Euphorbia (Euphorbiaceae), 55
Euphorbia cyparissias, 52–53, 99
Fennel (Nigella sativa) companions, 6, 25, 32, 36, 48
overview, 38
Fern, male (Dryopteris filix-mas), 56
Fiddlehead fern (Pteridium aquilinum), 56
Filberts and hazels (Corylus spp.), 106
Firth, Grace, 63
Flax (Linum usitatissimum), 82
Fleabane (Erigeron), 56
Flies
and diatomaceous earth, 149
repellents, 27, 29, 45, 69, 74, 97, 106
Fragaria, 79
Fragaria x ananassa. See Strawberry Frank, A. B., 58
Freckle remedies, 40
Fruits. See also specific fruits
culture, mixed, 95–96
and fungus, 97–98
hints for, 96–97
small, 98–100
soil preparation, 94–95
Galium sparine, 33–34
Gardening. See Companion planting
Gardening Without Poisons, 62
Garlic (Allium sativum)
aphrodisiac, 205
companions, 22, 26, 96–97, 102
overview, 38–39
as pest control, 147, 159, 166
and roses, 116
Garlic, meadow (Allium vineale), 59, 86
Genista tinctoria, 54
Gerard, John, 205
Gibbons, Euell, 34, 50, 74, 159
Ginger, wild ginger (Asarum canadensis), 59, 74–75
Ginseng (Panax quinquefolium), 59–60
Glycine max and G. soya, 89, 158
Goldenrod (Solidago), 60
Gophers, 150
Gramma grass (Bouteloua spp.), 85
Grapes (Vitis spp.)
overview, 99
Grass, Korean (Zoysia japonica), 83
Grass, quack (Agropyron repens or Triticum repens), 83, 88, 164
Grasses and grains, 81–92, 153. See also specific plants
Greer, Anne Lindsay, 12
Hamamelis virginiana, 119–20
Helenium autumnale, 86
Helianthus annus, 7, 16, 20, 34
Helianthus tuberosus, 18
Henbane (Hyoscyamusniger, L.), 60, 135
Herbal Guide to Food, 191
Herball, 205
Herbs. See also specific herbs
aphrodisiac herbal window box, 204–5, 206
coffee substitutes, 32–35
drying, 36–37
kitchen herb garden, 191–92, 193
overview, 28–48
pepper substitutes, 44
salt substitutes, 45
sugar substitutes, 46–47
for tea, 39
Hickories (Carya spp.), 106
Horehound (Marrubian vulgare), 39–40
Horseradish (Ammoracia rusticana), 18, 96
Horsetail (Equisetum arvense), 16, 60–62, 66, 135
Household Ecology, 199
Hunter, Beatrice Trum, 62
Hypericum perforatum, 72
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis), 9, 23, 40–41, 99
Impatiens bifora or I. pallida, 63, 70
Indian cucumber (Medeola virginiana), 63
Insects. See Pest control
Inula helenium, 37–38
Ipomea batalas, 25
Japanese beetles insecticides, 153
and milky spore disease, 157
and roses, 116
Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus), 18
Jewelweed (Impatiens bifora or I. pallida), 63, 70
Jimsonweed (Datura), 22, 53–54, 144
Johnson grass (Sorghum halepense), 85
Juglans nigra, 107–8
Juglans regia, 108
Kale (Brassica oleracea acephala), 8, 18–19, 139
Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa), 84
Knotweed (Polygonum aviculare), 27, 61, 63–64
Kohlrabi (Brassicaceae), 7, 19, 23, 38
Lactuca sativa. See Lettuce
Lamb’s-quarters (Chenopodium album), 64, 77
Lamium album, 54
Larkspur, wild (Ranunculaceae), 64, 86, 158
Lavender (Lavendula officinalis), 41
Leek (Allium porrum), 9, 10, 11, 19
Leguminosae. See Clover Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), 41, 46
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and beetles, 150
and fruits, 100
and herbs, 36
overview, 19
Levisticum officinale, 41–42, 45
Linum usitatissimum, 82
Locoweed (Astragalus mollissimus and A. diphysus), 64–65
Locust (Robinia spp.), 6–7, 112
Loranthaceae, 67
Louis Gerardi Nursery, 103, 207
Lovage (Levisticum officinale), 41–42, 45
Lupine (Lupinus perennis), 65, 116
Lychnis floscuculi, 66
Lycopersicon esculentum. See Tomato
Maclura pomifera, 115
Malus spp., 32, 97, 100–101, 107–8
Maple (Acer), 112–13
Marigolds
companions, 6, 26, 64, 96, 100
and roses, 116
Marjoram (Marjorana hortensis), 42, 44–45, 73, 192
Marrubian vulgare, 39–40
Mayweed (Anthemis cotula), 65
Meadow pink (Lychnis floscuculi), 66
Medeola virginiana, 63
Medicago sativa. See Alfalfa
Melilotus alba and M. Indica, 89, 144
Melon (Cucurbitaceae), 15, 20, 23, 134
Mentha. See Mint
Mentha piperita. See Peppermint
Mentha pulegium, 44
Mentha spicata, 46, 108, 147, 191–92
Mice
overview, 156–57
repellents, 41, 43, 55, 65, 168
Mildew
and diatomaceous earth, 149
horsetail tea, 62
overview, 58
and soil, 7
Mildew, powdery (Erysiphaceae), 32, 66, 96
Milkweed (Asclepias), 66
Milky spore disease (Bacillus popillae), 116, 157–59
Mint (Mentha)
aphrodisiac, 205
companions, 73
Mistletoe (Loranthaceae), 67
Monarda, 30
Morning glory, wild (Convolvulaceae), 78–79
Mosquitoes
and Bacillus thuringiensis, 145
and diatomaceous earth, 149
overview, 159–60
repellents, 29, 39, 44, 51, 56, 117, 147
and toads, 167
Moths
and Bacillus thuringiensis, 145
overview, 160
repellents, 41, 43, 45, 48, 88
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris lactiflora), 43
Mulberries (Morus spp.), 98, 102, 113
Mulch Book, The, 127–28
Mulching
and climate, 122
overview, 127–28
soil improvement, 95
Muscadine, 99
Mushrooms, 57
field, 87
greens, 24
insect attractants, 151–52
Nasturtiums
as pepper substitute, 44
pest control, 147, 151–52, 167
Natural Year, A, 63
Nectarine (Prunus persica var. nucipersica), 102
Nematodes overview, 149–50
and roses, 116
Nepeta cataria, 32
New Scientist, 15
Nicandra physalodes, 69
Nichols Garden Nursery, 41, 51, 207
Nigella sativa. See Fennel
Nightshade (Solanaceae), 67
Nut grass (Cyperus esculentus), 34, 67–68
Nuts, 39, 97, 105–8. See also specific nuts
Nymphaea odorata, 76
Oats (Avena sativa), 18–19, 85, 90, 97
Ocimum basilicum. See Basil
Okra (Hibiscus esculentus), 20, 22
Onion (Allium cepa) and conifers, 110
overview, 20
and roses, 116
and rye, 88
and vegetables, 6–10, 19, 22, 26
Onobrychis viciaefolia, 82
Opuntia (Cactaceae), 68
Orach (Atriplex hortensis), 43
Oregano (Origanum vulgare), 43–44
Ornamental trees and shrubs, 109–20. See also specific plants
Osage orange (Maclura pomifera), 115
Ox-eye daisy (Chrysanthemum leucanthemum), 68
Panax quinquefolium, 59–60
Pansy, wild (Viola tricolor), 64, 69, 88
Paphanus raphanistrum, 79
Parsley (Petroselinum hortense)
aphrodisiac, 205
and freckles, 40
Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa), 22, 23, 79
Pawpaw trees (Asimina triloba), 69
Pea (Pisum sativum)
overview, 22
and vegetables, 10, 15–18, 20, 25, 27
Peach (Prunus persica), 102, 105
Peanut (Arachis hypogaea), 22, 97
Pears (Pyrus spp.), 103
Pecan (Carya illinoinensis), 106–7
Pennycress (Thlaspi arvens), 69, 71
Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium), 44
Pepper, hot (Capsicum frutescens var. fasciculatum and var. longum), 160–61
Pepper, sweet (Capsicum frutescens var. grossum), 22
Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
Percival, Julia, 199
Persimmons (Diospyros spp.), 35, 103
Peruvian ground cherry (Nicandra physalodes), 69
Pest control. See also specific pests
Bacillus thuringiensis, 25, 115, 117, 145,159
beans and potatoes, 145–46
birds, 146–47
diatomaceous earth, 148–49
Encorsia formosa, 167
fumigation, 150
ichneumonid wasp, 151
insect attractants, 151–52
insecticides, 152–53
milky spore disease, 116, 157–59
molasses grass, 159
praying mantis, 161–62
salt, common, 164–65
sprays, 16, 23, 32, 38, 41, 160–61, 168
toads, 166–67
and two-season planting, 131
Petroselinum hortense. See Parsley
Pfeiffer, Ehrenfried E., 95–96, 110
Pharmacopoeia of the United States of America, 56, 69
Phaseolus. See Bean
Phaseolus vulgaris. See Bean, bush
Phleum pratense, 89
Picea, 117
Pisum sativum. See Pea
Plantain (Plantago), 69–70, 77
Platanus occidentalis, 117–18
Plums (Prunus spp.), 104
Poison ivy (Rhus radicans), 70
Poisonous plants, 169–71, 172–79
Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana), 70, 102
Polygonum aviculare, 27, 61, 63–64
Poplar (Populus), 115
Poppy (Papaver spp.), 86, 88, 91
Potatoes
and flax, 82
and nuts, 107
and vegetables, 7–8, 15–16, 18, 20–23, 25–27
and wild plants, 64
Potentilla monspeliensis, 52
Potherbs, 71
Prunus dulcis, 105
Prunus pensylvanica, 118
Pteridium aquilinum, 56
Puffball (Fungi), 71
Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo)
overview, 22–23
and raccoons, 162
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea), 71, 116
Pyrethrum (Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium), 7, 72, 100
Pyrus spp., 103
Quince (Cydonia oblonga), 104
Raccoons, 6, 15–16, 160, 162–63
Radish (Raphanus sativus)
overview, 23
and vegetables, 7, 10, 16, 19, 22, 25
and wild plants, 50
Radish, wild (Paphanus raphanistrum), 79
Ranunculaceae, 52, 64, 86, 158
Rape (Brassica napus), 87
Raphanus sativus. See Radish
Raspberries (Rubus spp.), 44, 74, 98, 99–100
Rattlebox (Crotalaria), 72
Rheum rhaponticum, 23–24
Rhododendrons (Rhododendron), 107, 109–10, 115, 161
Rhubarb (Rheum rhaponticum), 23–24
Rhus radicans, 70
Rice, wild (Zizania aquatica), 87
Root knot, 163–64
Root maggot, 164
Rosa rugosa (Rosa), 116
overview, 116–17
pepper spray, 161
and toads, 166
and wild plants, 74
Rose, wild (Eglantine), 79
Rubus chamaemorus, 51
Rubus spp., 44, 74, 98–100, 107
Rubus ursinis ‘Boysen’, 98
Rue (Ruta graveolens), 30, 44–45
Rumex crispus, 54
Rye (Secale cereale), 69, 87–88, 91, 100
Ryegrass (Lolium spp.), 85
Sage (Salvia officinalis)
and nematodes, 149
St. Augustine (Stenotaphrum secundatum), 84
St.-John’s-Wort (Hypericum perforatum), 72
Salicin, 118
Salix, 118
Salsify (Tragopogon porrifolius), 24
Salvia officinalis. See Sage
Sambucus nigra and Sambucus canadensis, 98, 111, 150
Santolina (Chamaecyparis spp.), 45
Sarothamnus vulgaris, 51
Sassafras (Sassafras albidum and S. varifolium), 34–35, 117, 159
Savory, summer (Satureia Hortensis)
as pepper substitute, 44
as salt substitute, 45
Savory, winter (Satureia montana), 46
Scully, Virginia, 33
Seaweed, 142–44
Secale cereale, 69, 87–88, 91, 100
Sechium edule, 11
Senna seeds (Cassia occidentalis), 35
Sesame (Sesamum orientale), 46, 88
Shallot (Allium ascalonicum), 24–25, 116
Shepherd’s purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris), 71, 73
Silicic acid, 61–62
Slippery elm (Ulmus fulva), 111
Smut, 58–59
Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale), 86
Soil improvement. See also Compost
by alfalfa, 81, 89, 96, 107, 133–34, 139
by buckwheat, 134
by clover, 27, 96, 107, 134–35, 140
by earthworms, 47, 53, 116, 135–36, 139
green manures, 137–39
inoculants, 139
by legumes, 97, 130, 139–41, 181
pH, 128–29
rhizobium, 141
by seaweed, 142–44
Solanaceae, 67
Solidago, 60
Sonchus arvensis, 73
Sorghum (Sorghum vulgare), 46, 88, 91
Southernwood (Artemisia abrotanum), 9, 46, 96, 147
Sow thistle (Sonchus arvensis), 73
Soya bean — soybean (Glycine max and G. soya), 89, 158
Spearmint (Mentha spicata), 46, 108, 147, 191–92
Spiders, 23, 26–27, 39, 152, 165–66
Spinach (Spinacia oleracea), 23, 25, 39, 100
Spruce (Picea), 117
Squash (Curcubitaceae)
overview, 25
and toads, 166–67
Stalking the Healthful Herbs, 34, 50
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica)
and milk, 157
overview, 73–74
soil improvement, 135
Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa)
companions, 6–10, 19–20, 25, 30, 88
and conifers, 110
overview, 100
Strawberry, wild (Fragaria), 79
Sugar beet (Beta vulgaris), 89
Sunflower (Helianthus annus), 7, 16, 20, 34
Sweet clover (Melilotus alba and M. indica), 89, 144
Sweet potato (Ipomea batalas), 25
Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), 117–18
Symphytum officinale, 35–36
Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare), 74–75, 96
Tarragon, French (Artemisia dracunculus), 47, 192
Teosinte (Zea mexicana), 85
Tephrosia virginiana, 54
Thistle (Circium), 75, 77, 135
Thorn apple (Datura stramonium), 22, 53–54
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
aphrodisiac, 205
Tillandsia (Tillandsia usneoides), 75
Timothy (Phleum pratense), 89
Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum)
and nuts, 107
overview, 25–26
and vegetables, 5–11, 15, 17, 19–21, 23
Tragopogon porrifolius, 24
Treasury of American Indian Herbs, A, 33
Triticale (Triticale), 90
Triticum vulgare. See Wheat Truffles, 58
Turnip-rutabaga (Brassica rapa and B. napobrassica), 8, 22–23, 26–27, 64
Ulmus, 111
Universal Herbal (of 1820), 47–48
Urtica dioica. See Stinging nettle
Using Plants for Healing, 33
Vaccinium spp., 98
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis), 47–48, 73
Vegetables. See also specific vegetables
as aphrodisiacs, 205
cool-season, 124, 186 disease-resistant, 16–17
high-vitamin, 17
insect-resistant, 153
for minigardens, 198
overview, 5–27
perennial, 188
semi-hardy, 124
Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula), 76
Veratrum album, 25, 100, 165, 168
Vicia. See Bean
Vitis spp. See Grapes
Walnut, black (Juglans nigra), 107–8
Walnut, English (Juglans regia), 108
Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes), 76
Water lily (Nymphaea odorata), 76
Watermelon (Citrullus vulgaris), 24, 27, 64, 73
Weeds, 76–78, 86, 144. See also specific weeds
Wheat (Triticum vulgare)
and conifers, 110–11
and maples, 113
overview, 91
and sorghum, 88
Whitefly (Trialeurodes vaporariorum), 150, 167
White hellebore (Veratrum album), 25, 100, 165, 168
Wild cherry (Prunus pensylvanica), 118
Wild plants, 49–80. See also specific plants
Willow (Salix), 118
Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana), 119–20
Woodchucks, 168
Woodruff, sweet (Asperula odorata), 48
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium)
as pest control, 150, 156, 165
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), 79–80
Yeager, A. F., 17
Yeomans, Kathleen, 197
Zea mays. See Corn
Zizania aquatica, 87
Zoysia (Gramineae spp.), 84
Zoysia japonica, 83