Ep. 252 Growing together: Three Sisters gardening | #GoodGrowing
This week on the Good Growing Podcast, we dig into the Three Sisters gardening method, an Indigenous planting system that brings corn, beans, and squash together in a mutually beneficial way. Learn about the history and cultural significance behind the Three Sisters, how these three crops support one another in the garden, tips for trying it yourself at home, and more!
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00:36 – Have we ever tried the Three Sisters Gardening technique?
03:07 – Land acknowledgment
09:20 – The origin of the Three Sisters
16:31 – What is Three Sisters agriculture/gardening?
20:41 – Growing the Three Sisters
31:50 – Is it an effective way to grow?
39:53 – Eating the harvest
50:05 – The Honorable Harvest
57:26 – Wrap-up, what’s up next week, and goodbye!
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Creators and Guests
Host
Chris Enroth
University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator serving Henderson, Knox, McDonough, and Warren Counties
Host
Ken Johnson
University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator serving Calhoun, Cass, Greene, Morgan, and Scott Counties
Guest
Emily Swihart
University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator serving Henry, Mercer, Rock Island, and Stark Counties
