Lack of outdoor space is an ever-increasing problem for urban gardeners, who often try to cram too much into their plot, with varying results. Anyone who wants to grow a variety of produce with just a ...
This simple planting method shows how corn, beans, and squash work together to grow stronger and healthier. Learn how the ...
The Rogers Environmental Education Center recently held an even recognizing the value of the traditional teachings of Indigenous neighbors and their history within the Central New York region.
For centuries, Indigenous communities across North America have grown corn, beans and squash—known as the "Three Sisters”—in close proximity to each other. Not only do these staple crops provide ...
The corn is the cornerstone of it all, standing tall and providing support for the others. The green beans come next, fertilizing the soil with nitrogen and crawling up the cornstalk, stabilizing it ...
Companion planting is both a science and an art. It helps plants grow stronger, protects the soil, attracts beneficial ...
Representatives from the Onondaga Nation, Oneida Indian Nation, Department of Environmental Conservation, Rogers Center, and Clear Path for Veterans stand by the newly planted Three Sisters Garden.