Meet the Three Sisters (Corn, Beans, and Squash), tobacco and the many other edible and medicinal plants native to eastern North America and discover how to incorporate them into a modern garden. Learn how to harvest, dry and store seeds/leaves, develop strains of plants that best suit your needs, where to buy or trade for seeds, how to tell if seeds are heirloom or GMO and what to expect in yields, nutrition and uses of the plants you grow. Dig into the history of these key plants and their importance to both Indigenous Americans and European settlers.
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Special Event
Event
History Revival: Corn, Beans, Squash, and You
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 39.659810, -75.563632
New Castle Court House Museum 211 Delaware St., New Castle, Delaware, United States
Dates & Times
Date:
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Time:
7:00 PM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Living History
Partner Program