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I started working on my first guild. Specifically I planted a basswood tree and now am in the process of figuring out the rest of it.
I have a comfrey plant that is going there for sure. I also have a raspberry bush and a goji berry that I’m considering for it.
Being all new to that I’m a bit stuck.and would like to ask for comments and ideas.
 
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Welcome to Permies!
I would recommend aliums of all kinds.
Garlics,chives,onions,leeks, etc.
These seem to be good in any guild.
 
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Thank you.
Here’s what I’ve done so far. I planted the raspberries, goji berries and comfrey next to the basswood tree. I covered the surroundings with manure, then covered it all with cardboard. Then I covered the cardboard with compost and topped all of that with wood chips.
I put in some seeds of four o’clocks and one sting nettle.
The plan is to plant some garlic there in a week or so.
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