@the_gardenfamily: Three plants. One clever system. This is the Three Sisters planting method, a time-tested way of growing corn, beans and squash together so they support one another. Corn provides the stalks for beans to climb, beans help feed the soil, and squash spreads across the ground, like a living mulch. We planted a bunch of corn seedlings in the centre of the bed, spaced 25-30cm apart, then sowed a couple of climbing bean seeds at the base of each plant. On either side, we planted zucchini, but you could also use cucumber, rockmelon or mini pumpkin vines. To conserve moisture and suppress weeds, we finished with a 5–7cm layer of sugarcane mulch. It’s simple, productive and fun to grow - even in a home garden. Would you try this combo in your garden? For more ideas like this, sign up to the Garden Family newsletter the link is in our bio! Join the family and come grow greener with us. #gardening #corn #squash #beans #australia @grow.your.food.wi

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