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Comment on A brisk walk through UBC Botanical by Mark

Mark — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:35:29 +0000

Hi James,

Actually, they grow the Three Sisters with great success each summer in the Maya Garden, which is a specialized Mesoamerican garden on UBC Farm. We probably couldn’t grow the varieties used in the Mexican one you mention, as they would not do well in this climate. But simply switch varieties for ones that do grow here, and voila!

For those who didn’t know, the Three Sisters are pole beans, corn, and squash all grown in basically a big clump. Each plant offers the others something of value: The corn supports the beans, the beans fix nitrogen, and the squash provides weed control and water conservation. See more here: http://www.westcoastseeds.com/productdetail/Vegetable-Seeds/Corn/Three-Sisters-Collection/

Thanks,

Mark

Comment on A brisk walk through UBC Botanical by James Spears

James Spears — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:38:08 +0000

Don’t see it above but in your blog I believe there was a reference to The Three Sisters, a wonderful and magical combination in the right place (under the Mexican sun ! ) . Having lived in the tropics and seen its magic, I am nevertheless disappointed to see it considered in the sun-deprived parts of British Columbia which include Vancouver. I saw it at the UBC garden two or three years ago, and I was saddened to see the result. It is only logical that The Three Sisters works with a surplus of sunlight, which is lacking here but which may be present in the Okanagan. Here, the object is to allow as much sun as possible to reach each of the three sisters-beans, corn and squash.

Comment on The Ladner Community Garden is officially open! by Mark

Mark — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:43:08 +0000

Hi Harold,

You should contact Kristin: deltagardener (at) dccnet.com

Hope to see you there this summer!

Mark

Comment on The Ladner Community Garden is officially open! by harold

harold — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:16:12 +0000

Would like contact information about renting a plot?

Please advise?

Harold

Comment on A brisk walk through UBC Botanical by Beth

Beth — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:06:33 +0000

Great pictures. Gives one hope that Spring will soon be here, despite snow and freezing rain!

Comment on Holiday gift ideas for good karma & peace of mind by KL

KL — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:15:54 +0000

I absolutely agree with you in giving those types of gifts. And, I hope that the person who is receiving such gift is appreciating them.

Comment on Holiday gift ideas for good karma & peace of mind by Mark

Mark — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 22:29:44 +0000

Great news, Beth. We’re just starting to hear from people in more remote parts of the province, too, that the catalogues are showing up. Please enjoy.

Comment on Holiday gift ideas for good karma & peace of mind by Beth

Beth — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 21:49:21 +0000

Thanks for the great suggestions. And my 2012 catalog arrived today! Great job..it will make for enjoyable reading, dreaming, and planning during the next month or two.

The Squamish Gardeners just started their own blog. check it out!

Comment on Growing Seeds: Part 1 by Kimi

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Comment on Slow news day? No way! by Mark

Mark — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:28:29 +0000

Hi Jean,

That’s so nice. Thanks for spreading the good word, and keep on gardening!

Mark