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Any methods similar to 3 sisters?

 
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Okay, I just learned the 3 sisters method and it felt like such an a-ha moment!

Are there any other tried and true methods like this? I would love to hear about them.

If it's helpful, I'm zone 7. Thanks!
 
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In Wôbanakik (Dawnland, Abenaki land) there is a similar system called the “seven sisters”. This includes the three sisters, but also sunflower, sunchokes, ground cherries, and tobacco.

https://vtgardens.org/the-seven-sisters-of-abenaki-indigenous-agriculture/

In the South, native people would plant mulberries and other fruiting plants amongst the garden plants, and when they moved on from cultivating that spot, it would still provide fruit.

I think you can add as many plants as you want and it will still come out lovely!
 
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