Companions

As I plan for the edible forest it came to my attention that certain plants have developed characteristics that keep most other plants from growing close by. Oaks, cedars, cypress and walnuts are examples of trees that ward off other plants or create environments where a lot of extra work is required to get the plants to grow near each other. There are a few companion plants that can live close by in spite of the otherwise adverse environment created by the trees. So to with people. There are some that are not meant to be married and who ward off others coming too close. Yet there may be a certain few would would thrive close by. When choosing a partner in life it would be great to find one where there is a natural compatibility so that both thrive easily together in a relationship that does not require excessive care to keep it going.