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For decades, gardeners have approached vegetable gardening the same way: planting in square or rectangular beds or in straight rows, keeping vegetables separate from flowers, and definitely not mixing perennial plants with annual ones. According to these old rules, every insect must be killed, the garden must be tidy, and nothing should ever be allowed to go to seed. It's time to break the rules! Today's gardeners are re-envisioning the vegetable garden as a creative, playful space where the beds may be circles or spirals, beneficial insects are invited to the party, flowers for cutting grow right next to annual vegetables (which might be chosen for their curb appeal as much as their flavor) , and a bit of "untidiness" simply creates a garden that more closely mimics the natural world.
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Kelly Smith Trimble is the author of Vegetable Gardening Wisdom, a book of tips and inspiration aimed at empowering new gardeners to grow food. As a home, garden, and travel writer and editor, Kelly has worked for major lifestyle brands such as HGTV, Travel Channel, Lowe's, Southern Living, Bonnie Plants, and the National Park Foundation. A master gardener, Kelly grows vegetables, herbs, and flowers in her suburban backyard in east Tennessee.
