Corn acts as a physical support system for the Three Sisters planting method. Corn is fast-growing, tall and strong and is perfect for bean poles to climb up and grow healthily.

The Indigenous "Three Sisters" planting method featuring corn, beans, and squash builds resilience, sustains communities, and enriches culture and history.

Connect to an ancient heritage by growing a three sisters Native American garden using Native American gardening techniques, corn companion plants, and the three sisters farming method.

According to a Rogers news release, Braiding the Sacred and the Onondaga Nation shared their culture on May 16 as they led the planting of corn beans, and squash — The Three Sisters, sacred ...

The practice of Three Sisters is to plant corn, beans and squash together. These are good companion plants with different, yet compatible needs for light, space, water and soil nutrients.

Some companion plants can serve as insect attractants that lure pests away from crop plants. Nasturtiums tend to attract ...

The Indigenous "Three Sisters" planting method featuring corn, beans, and squash builds resilience, sustains communities, and enriches culture and history. Invite the Three Sisters — corn, beans ...

We are growing three sisters research plots at ISU’s Horticulture Farm and in each of these communities. Our project also runs workshops on topics of interests to Native gardeners, encourages local ...

Companion planting is a good way of working out growing combinations. Garlic, onions and carrots work well, so does the ‘three sisters’ of corn, courgette/squash and beans. Read More Gardening ...