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How to Create a “3 Sisters” Garden

February 21, 2019April 18, 2020 by farmtheworld, posted in Catherine Winter, Permaculture, Vegetables

A three sisters garden includes three plants that work together in perfect symbiosis: corn, beans, and squash (or pumpkin).

25 Vegetables for a Medieval Potager Garden

November 28, 2018June 3, 2020 by farmtheworld, posted in Catherine Winter, Inspiration, Vegetables

Have you heard of a potager garden before? The term comes from the French word "potage", which basically means "soup pot". As such, a potager garden features ingredients to toss into soup or stew. Clever, isn't it?