Companion Planting Chart for the Vegetable Garden

Wondering which plants grow well together? The Almanac Companion Planting Guide makes it easy to find the best vegetable pairings—and avoid combinations that can stunt growth or attract pests!
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Today is Day 153 of 2026

19 days until summer begins

Question of the Day

How should I plant and care for a fuchsia in an outdoor hanging basket?
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Long-Range Weather

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  1. Northeast
  2. Atlantic Corridor
  3. Appalachians
  4. Southeast
  5. Florida
  6. Lower Lakes
  7. Ohio Valley
  8. Deep South
  9. Upper Midwest
  10. Heartland
  11. Texas-Oklahoma
  12. High Plains
  13. Intermountain
  14. Desert Southwest
  15. Pacific Northwest
  16. Pacific Southwest
  17. Alaska
  18. Hawaii

Astronomy

Today's Moon Phase

Today's Moon Phase

Today's Moon Phase

95% of Full • 17 days old
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The Full Strawberry Moon, will occur on Monday, June 29, 2026.

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