tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post7032010299245314440..comments2023-11-03T08:59:11.561-04:00Comments on May Dreams Gardens: Corn, Squash, and Beans - The Three Sisters of the GardenCarol Michelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-64910373961107171062009-04-02T23:15:00.000-04:002009-04-02T23:15:00.000-04:00For you folks who do not want squash, try some pu...For you folks who do not want squash, try some pumkins. You get the benefit of the shade of the large leaves and also have Jack O Lanterns in the fall. And pumpkin soup is good too. :: and if you are REAL lucky ... the great pumpkin will visit your patch in October. ::WillTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-8535941232326877132009-04-02T23:14:00.000-04:002009-04-02T23:14:00.000-04:00For you folks who do not want squash, try some pu...For you folks who do not want squash, try some pumkins. You get the benefit of the shade of the large leaves and also have Jack O Lanterns in the fall. And pumpkin soup is good too. :: and if you are REAL lucky ... the great pumpkin will visit your patch in October. ::WillTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-42749954321745018482008-02-12T09:11:00.000-05:002008-02-12T09:11:00.000-05:00Thanks, Meg! I think maybe I'll just try the bean...Thanks, Meg! I think maybe I'll just try the beans and corn. Not a winter squash fan. :<)Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-90296196423801663212008-02-11T23:03:00.000-05:002008-02-11T23:03:00.000-05:00AllThank you for the wonderful comments and sugges...All<BR/><BR/>Thank you for the wonderful comments and suggestions. I think I'll have to plant the corn first, and let it grow a bit, then add the beans. I'll probably plant the squash at the same time as the corn.<BR/><BR/>Watch for posts this summer to see how it all progresses!<BR/><BR/>Carol, May Dreams GardensCarol Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-49786527808465168502008-02-11T15:10:00.000-05:002008-02-11T15:10:00.000-05:00Nan, I'm obviously not Carol, but I saw your comme...Nan, I'm obviously not Carol, but I saw your comment and thought I'd jump in. I think winter squash might be the better choice, unless your rows of corn are relatively far apart. Last year we tried zucchini and yellow squash and while everything grew and produced just fine, the upright stems and leaves of the squash plants started pushing out the corn towards the middle of the season. We always Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15830705259612540929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-12926470908994627992008-02-11T14:51:00.000-05:002008-02-11T14:51:00.000-05:00Fabulous blog and photos! I am intrigued by the wh...Fabulous blog and photos! I am intrigued by the whole companion planting idea-tried a bit of a 3 sisters planting last year but am also mindful of the swamping of the corn by the beans. I look forward to seeing how you get on.Threadspiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06780634324037593398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-53137619851242830802008-02-11T13:36:00.000-05:002008-02-11T13:36:00.000-05:00I've always loved this idea, but have never done i...I've always loved this idea, but have never done it. Two questions: one, can you grow yellow beans instead of green and two, can you grow zucchini rather than winter squash?? Thanks, Carol.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-19249058495683209862008-02-10T17:45:00.000-05:002008-02-10T17:45:00.000-05:00you have a beautiful vegetable garden! i am so env...you have a beautiful vegetable garden! i am so envious!tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-90496331191870773212008-02-10T16:37:00.000-05:002008-02-10T16:37:00.000-05:00I considered doing the same thing this year to sav...I considered doing the same thing this year to save on space. <BR/><BR/>How far apart(days)do the corn and pole beans need to be in order for this to work Carol?Whyitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12243528765489096681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-20296104018380063382008-02-10T16:03:00.000-05:002008-02-10T16:03:00.000-05:00We are ready to do veggies here in TN, sugar snap ...We are ready to do veggies here in TN, sugar snap peas, onion sets, the seed started one will go in soon, and radishes have gone in outside already, but teen temps are forecast for tonight! Yikes! Thanks for the mention, we still have several packs of the green beans in the freezer from last season, so good. Glad to hear about the basil helping with the squash bugs, we had a serious problem Frances,https://www.blogger.com/profile/03616568389165362993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-2207294273006940172008-02-10T15:08:00.000-05:002008-02-10T15:08:00.000-05:00However, that being said, companion planting is wo...However, that being said, companion planting is wonderfully effective. I plant thai purple basil in amidst my squashes and it seems to keep the squash borers away very effectively. Marigolds make wonderful companion plants also, and are beautiful besides.healingmagichandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03785882461027155830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-6524184222005893242008-02-10T15:05:00.000-05:002008-02-10T15:05:00.000-05:00The Three Sisters works great! Make sure you pic...The Three Sisters works great! Make sure you pick a tall and sturdy corn for your beans to climb on. <BR/><BR/>I would suggest you try the bean variety "Fortex" rather than the "Blue Wonder"]." I have grown both and the flavor of the Fortex bean is astonishingly good. It grows long slender sweet pods, and retains its amazing flavor even after the beans get larger. And there are NO healingmagichandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03785882461027155830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-28172061152420922342008-02-10T13:58:00.000-05:002008-02-10T13:58:00.000-05:00Hey my veggie-enamoured friend...you've won a blog...Hey my veggie-enamoured friend...you've won a blogging award. Pop by Bloomingwriter and pick it up, and congratulations!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107236871193698777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-34455792683862372562008-02-10T08:11:00.000-05:002008-02-10T08:11:00.000-05:00I have loved reading your blog. I am a "wanna-be ...I have loved reading your blog. I am a "wanna-be gardener." My mom and Grandma used to have a HUGE garden. I just haven't seemed to find that gardening gene yet. <BR/><BR/>For several years, I have thought about trying a raised garden. Just one small one to start with. Could you give any advice or websites on how to start one? I need simple. :) <BR/><BR/>Your blog is so inspiring! ThankJodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15061227443017864380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-66421287125554549382008-02-10T01:23:00.000-05:002008-02-10T01:23:00.000-05:00I did "two sisters" last year! Planted bush beans...I did "two sisters" last year! Planted bush beans between the corn rows. It worked well, and when the corn was done, we tore the stalks out and the beans kept right on producing. We don't like squash, so we don't grow that, but I'd probably do the corn and beans things again!<BR/>I've mixed some veggies in with the flower garden a bit, but I want to do that even more this year.<BR/>Love your Kylee Baumlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04288354709094515651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-61152718983273334612008-02-10T01:13:00.000-05:002008-02-10T01:13:00.000-05:00It will be interesting to see if you notice a decr...It will be interesting to see if you notice a decrease in pest attacks when you start mixing up your vegies. That's one of the reasons for doing it: it breaks up the outlines of plants,and the scents mix, confusing the bad guys, and there is more habitat for predators. I gave a brief definition of guild planting in a recent post, but not really enough to help you much. I'll just start with oneChookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07230973711859964063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-80241516034028982572008-02-09T23:35:00.000-05:002008-02-09T23:35:00.000-05:00Companion planting sounds like a good idea ... bes...Companion planting sounds like a good idea ... besides it is more interesting to look at too. I have done some research on three sister's planting - it makes a lot of sense. <BR/><BR/>What about some sunflowers? Do you ever plant these? I bet they'd look great in your veggie boxes.katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03979577122006222781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-58655972527028336322008-02-09T22:55:00.000-05:002008-02-09T22:55:00.000-05:00You are one serious vegetable gardener. I wish I ...You are one serious vegetable gardener. I wish I had the space, time and know how to do what you do.Rusty in Miamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17269773686173984184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-53959887906006935472008-02-09T22:53:00.000-05:002008-02-09T22:53:00.000-05:00Carol - it's only February 9. We've had blizzards...Carol - it's only February 9. We've had blizzards in March and a few snowfalls in April. That's why I enjoy the warm days in winter so much. Did a little early weeding today.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-91933642587156239482008-02-09T22:22:00.000-05:002008-02-09T22:22:00.000-05:00Looks like the only thing I'm going to be planting...Looks like the only thing I'm going to be planting is SNOW Peas...for the next while, anyway. So I'm glad you're having a little springlike weather.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107236871193698777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-92204841103768285962008-02-09T22:21:00.000-05:002008-02-09T22:21:00.000-05:00We grew some spaghetti squash last year. I am not ...We grew some spaghetti squash last year. I am not sure of the variety, it was just something my 12 year old wanted to try. We put her in charge of one veggie every year, something she wants to try. She loved the squash, and it really does taste better out of the garden than off of the grocery shelf. Winter is still here in Utah in full force, we have tons of snow on the ground, and today we saw aMuumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06181825725581583635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-39326748815185551422008-02-09T20:21:00.000-05:002008-02-09T20:21:00.000-05:00my only reservation with this method is that its d...my only reservation with this method is that its difficult, sometimes, if you intended to pick the sweetcorn/beans to eat fresh (as opposed to leaving them on the plant to dry) as the beans entwine around the sweetcorn, and it can be quite difficult to get in the middle of them. I'm told when the native americans used this method it was to leave them on the plant to dry out. I haven't tried this kethryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02554372971928433781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-46882254999273840122008-02-09T20:18:00.000-05:002008-02-09T20:18:00.000-05:00I have always planted bush beans, and I didn't thi...I have always planted bush beans, and I didn't think I had room for corn, but I may have to give the three sisters idea a try. I like the spegetti squash idea, too.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362388110616132059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-63664102142056932742008-02-09T20:16:00.000-05:002008-02-09T20:16:00.000-05:00I would suggest Asparagus beans, or 'Yard long bea...I would suggest Asparagus beans, or 'Yard long beans' too. They are wonderful!<BR/><BR/>The beans DO grow to be a yard long, but we usually pick them when they are 12-18" long. Very tasty, and 12" long green beans look very nice on a plate if you are cooking a special dinner.janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16978979417557447666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8488599.post-64699191040531745412008-02-09T19:31:00.000-05:002008-02-09T19:31:00.000-05:00It amazes me when I see these photos of Spring pla...It amazes me when I see these photos of Spring planting when I am walking in a winter wonderland!! YES I am now walking on my own!! hugs NGNaturegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177418253271097079noreply@blogger.com