Benjamin Carter

Benjamin Carter is our expert on vegetable growing and sustainable agriculture.
Ben grew up on a small family farm in Iowa, where he learned to understand the language of the land and plants from an early age. His passion for growing organic produce led him to earn a degree in agronomy from the University of Wisconsin.
For over 12 years, Ben worked as an agronomist consultant in California, helping both large farms and small garden owners increase yields and control pests using natural methods. He is a certified organic farming specialist and a staunch opponent of excessive chemical use.
Ben now lives in his own home in Ohio, where he experiments with new methods of composting and crop rotation on his land and grows giant pumpkins, setting personal records. He is convinced that the most delicious and healthy vegetables are those grown with his own hands and with care for nature.
In his articles for Garden Wise Hub, Ben shares not only scientifically proven methods, but also practical tips that he has collected over years of working “in the fields.”

Author: Benjamin Carter

What to plant next to each other in the garden

Vegetables

17.10.2025

What to plant next to each other in the garden: compatibility rules and joint planting schemes in tables

We discuss the principles of crop compatibility and mixed planting. We provide compatibility tables and effective mixed-bed designs. In vegetable gardens, it is increasingly common to see not only “uniform” rows of monocultures, but...

Vegetables

17.10.2025

What to plant after zucchini next year: 12 good plants and 4 bad ones

We discuss crop rotation rules and the specifics of growing pumpkins. We offer a selection of good and bad follow-up crops for zucchini. Zucchini beds can be found in almost every vegetable garden. This...

Planting scheme for zucchini in open ground and greenhouses

Vegetables

16.10.2025

Planting scheme for zucchini in open ground and greenhouses: visual images, distances, rules

We explain the rules for planting zucchini. We offer a diagram and practical instructions for growing vegetables from seedlings and seeds. Zucchini beds can be found in almost every vegetable garden. These unpretentious vegetables...

Vegetables

16.10.2025

What to plant with zucchini: 13 good neighbors and 4 dangerous ones

We discuss the specifics of growing squash and the rules of crop rotation. We offer a selection of good and bad neighbors for pumpkin plants, along with a table showing their compatibility with other...

Vegetables

15.10.2025

What cannot be planted together: incompatibility table, cheat sheet for gardeners

We explain the principles of planting compatibility. We provide a list of incompatible plants that should not be planted together. The quality and, to a large extent, the quantity of the future harvest depend...

How far apart should cabbage be planted in beds

Vegetables

10.10.2025

How far apart should cabbage be planted in beds: recommendations in figures

We discuss the characteristics of growing and planting patterns for white cabbage, colored cabbage, and other common cabbage varieties. We provide helpful tips on planting and care. Before transplanting seedlings or sowing seeds, gardeners...

Vegetables

08.10.2025

Types of cabbage: 11 photos with names and descriptions, listing of the best varieties

Have you decided to plant cabbage? Explore the various types and their differences, enabling you to choose the ideal variety. If you are tired of growing the standard set of vegetables, such as cucumbers,...