Companion Planting for Beginners: Pair Your Plants for a Bountiful, Chemical-Free Vegetable Garden

Did you know tomatoes produce a natural insecticide that can help protect carrots against pests? Or that planting mint near lettuce can repel slugs? Every gardener knows that the key to an abundant harvest in their vegetable garden is controlling pests and disease while still maintaining a healthy growing environment. But is it possible to have a thriving vegetable garden without using chemical pesticides and herbicides?