The Three Sisters, which refer to corn, beans, and squash, were developed as a food ... mulch to shade the ground and keep the water in the patch." "I've been doing this method for three years ...

1. In a large pot, bring the water to a boil with the squash and corn. Cover and simmer over moderately low heat until the squash is just tender, about 15 minutes. Add the kidney beans and cook ...

If your garden doesn’t get that amount of rain, plan to water the corn patch. Weeds compete with ... Unlike some other vegetables like cucumbers and squash, wind pollinates corn.