I’ve been reading about planting cucumbers and beans together. Yesterday I built a bamboo tower in one of the garden beds, and planted Borlotti beans (cranberry beans) on one side of the tower, and cucumber plants on the other side.

Cucumber plants on one of the sides of the bamboo tower.

Borlotti beans on the other side.

I am most excited to see how this works out. I only have limited space to work with and companion planting is something I always experience with, to make the most of my space and to attract pollinators. It includes having a diversity of flowers and herbs mixed in with the vegetables all around the garden. Today I am grateful for all the time I got to spend in my garden this past weekend. The peace of mind it gives me prepares me for a new work week. Monday here I am!

What are you grateful for today?

Maria

23 responses to “Daily Gratitude Challenge 2026 – Companion planting in my garden”

  1. […] And Maria is companion planting in her garden. […]

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  2. Beans climb up and fix nitrogen in the soil. Cucumbers love climbing too, and they’ll use the same tower without fighting the beans for space. Both going vertical on opposite sides double the harvest in one bed. Smart move for limited space. 👍😃

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  3. Beans climb up and fix nitrogen in the soil. Cucumbers love climbing too, and they’ll use the same tower without fighting the beans for space.
    Space saver: Both going vertical on opposite sides = double the harvest in one bed. Smart move for limited space.

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    1. Yes, it should be a great combo :) Can’t wait to see them grow. Thank you for visiting, and your comment.

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      1. You are welcome Maria, I will also love to see them grow. What part of the world are you from ?

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          1. Wow beautiful place, I have always wanted to visit, it’s in my bucket list but I haven’t got that time yet for vacation, hopefully this year. I want to visit places like Stockholm with its charming old town, Gamla Stan, vasa museum and Gothenburg for coastal charm and seafood. Do you know these places?

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            1. Thank you. I hope you find time to visit. Of course I think that my country is very beautiful :) I am very familiar with both Stockholm and Gothenburg. I’ve lived in Gothenburg a few years and I visit Stockholm every other month.

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              1. Wow that’s nice, yes of course it’s a beautiful place and I will definitely visit. Apart from beans and cucumber what other crops do you like to plant, or do you have a social media page I can follow?

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  4. I’m so glad that working your garden gives you so much happiness, Maria! ❤️

    Is it true that Swedish schools are removing some technology and reverting to old fashioned teaching? I’m not sure if this is even true but I think its a great idea! My schools never had computers or any technology and we came out okay. 🤭

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    1. Thank you!

      I’m afraid there is no easy answer to that question. We always have a lively debate around our school politics, even more so during election years. I teach kindergarten and our nationwide curriculum was revised last summer, with the removal of mandatory use of digital tools, while shifting focus to analog learning tools, physical activity, and reading aloud, prioritizing a hands-on, tactile, and highly engaging educational environment in kindergarten.

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      1. That sounds great, Maria! It’s much more like school was in my day before the technology, the kids are blessed! 🥹🙏🏻

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  5. Interesting to read about your process and see your garden photos, Maria. You are lucky to have a green thumb! 💚

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    1. Thank you so much Jane. I am not so sure I have a green thumb, but I do really enjoy spending time in the garden.

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  6. I planted peas and cukes together, though I expect the peas will be harvested and finished first.
    Grateful for a beautiful cool day and a nice long walk. I love this time of year!

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    1. That sounds like a great combination. The peas I planted with the kids at work are ready to harvest, at least some of them, to the great joy of the children :)

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  7. Indeed, a healthy looking garden!

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  8. Can’t wait to see how it all turns out!

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    1. Thank you, me too!

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  9. I feel like beans go well with everything.

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    1. You are probably right!

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