Companion Planting (Margaret Roberts) Fine condition.

Margaret Roberts, Companion Planting. Pretoria: Briza, 2007.

26.5 x 21 cm, stiff card wraps with French folds, 144 pages, numerous colour illustrations.

Fine condition.

Companion Planting by Margaret Roberts is a practical, richly illustrated guide dedicated to the traditional art of growing different crops together for mutual benefit. Published by the South African publisher Briza Publications (originally in 2007, with subsequent editions), the book serves as an essential resource for organic and sustainable gardening.
The book provides comprehensive details on more than 100 herbs, vegetables, and medicinal plants. For each plant, Roberts outlines its ideal companions, specific planting times, and various uses.
It is interspersed with natural, DIY recipes for plant-based fertilisers, insect sprays, and soil remedies, helping gardeners completely avoid chemical interventions.
It teaches how specific pairings work to repel harmful insects or attract beneficial predators. For instance, it highlights how planting nasturtiums with squash and pumpkins deters aphids, or why carrots and leeks make excellent garden partners.
The insights shared in the book are directly culled from Roberts' decades of hands-on trials and experience running her famous Herbal Centre in De Wildt, South Africa.
Margaret Roberts (19372017) was a household name in South Africa, celebrated as one of the country's first organic farmers and a pioneer of herbal gardening. As a physiotherapist, herbalist, and author of over 30 books, she dedicated her life to teaching people how to cultivate good health and nurture the planet using purely natural methods.
The book is highly regarded by gardening communities for its accessible, sustainable approach that seamlessly bridges traditional wisdom with modern eco-friendly gardening needs.