The Marigold Effect Many experienced gardeners follow a concept called companion planting: placing certain vegetables and plants near each other to improve growth for one or both plants. For example, rose growers plant garlic near their roses because it repels bugs and prevents fungal diseases. Among companion plants, the marigold is one of the best: It protects a wide variety of plants from.. The Marigold Effect Many experienced gardeners follow a concept called companion planting: placing certain vegetables and plants near each other to improve growth for one or both plants. For example, rose growers plant garlic near their roses because it repels bugs and prevents fungal diseases.
When not working his day job in education policy or with The Marigold Effect, Phil enjoys going to concerts and growing food and flowers at the community garden. We share occasional writing on the solidarity economy, practical strategies for values-driven work, and lessons we can learn from nature and each other.. The Marigold Effect is essential for new teachers. Sometimes all teachers are on survival mode and it helps to have that one special teachers by your side. Print this tag and attach it to a packet of marigold seeds.