Three Sisters
Three sisters is a Native American gardening technique called “intercropping”. Three plants – corn, squash, and beans – are planted together and work together. The green bean crawls up the corn stalk and uses it as a pole, nourishing the soil at its roots with nitrogen nodules in its roots, and the squash grows along the base of the corn and beans, providing ground cover to retain moisture and prevent weed growth.
Hidden Nemeses
Always always always pick through your dried beans. I have never looked through a package of beans that didn’t contain at least one rock. I’d hate to think of you biting down on one of those things. Ouch! Hallee I’m so grateful for your visit, today. You would bless me if you added me to [...]
Gardening: Let’s Get Started!
It’s finally time to start working on our gardens again! I’m so excited. Last year was the first year I had my own full garden, and God provided such a bounty out of it! I started small, learned what I needed and what I didn’t need, and learned what I need to do differently. Now I’m ready for a bigger, better, more functional garden this year!
Hearty 16-Bean Soup
When we bought the wheat berries for my grain mill, we went ahead and added a 6-gallon bucket of 16-bean soup mix. The shipping was moderate because we already had a good sized shipment coming, and the price per pound was WAY cheaper than an already cheap meal that much cheaper.
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Non-Refried “Refried” Black & Pinto Beans Bean Dip
Flavorful, friendly refried bean dip seasoned with garlic, peppers, and cumin. You make these in your slow-cooker so they are healthy and delicious.
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