Tres Hermanas means ‘the three sisters’. The sisters are corn, beans, and squash. Tres Hermanas is a method of companion planting developed by Native American Indians more than 1,000 years ago. The seeds of corn, beans, and squash are planted together in mounds or rows. As they grow, the bean vines climb the corn stalks [...]
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Tres Hermanas: A Gardener’s Guide
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Tres Hermanas
Posted in Pioneer Farming, Tres Hermanas Guide, Vegetables, tagged corn beans and squash, farming, gardening, pioneer farming, three sisters, tres hermanas on July 9, 2010 | 4 Comments »
Tres Hermanas means “the three sisters”. The sisters are corn, beans, and squash. Tres Hermanas is a method of companion planting developed by Native American Indians more than 1,000 years ago. The method was once, and is now again, a secret. But the secret should be told, because these sisters are a beautiful gift. Tres [...]
