Gardeners often hear that they should avoid planting strong-scented herbs—like rosemary, fennel, or lavender—next to milder plants such as chervil or parsley, for fear that they can “overpower,” “overwhelm,” “dominate,” or even “alter” their flavor. Myths like these are common in companion-planting guides, but do […]
Debunking the Myth: Can Strong Aromatic Herbs Change the Flavor of Their Neighbors?
