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Notice that most of the crops are early spring crops. They will no doubt be replaced by summer crops in late May or June.
Susan Reimer has spent 16 years writing about raising kids - among other topics - in her column for The Baltimore Sun. And every time son Joseph or daughter Jessie passed another milestone - driver's license, college, wedding or a move to a new military duty station - she has planted another garden. Now she will be writing about those gardens - and yours - here on Garden Variety. 
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What goes into the "Thomas Jefferson bed"--any ideas?
If I remember correctly, the garden is a tribute to Thomas Jefferson and includes vegetables that he favored for his gardens at Montecello. -- Susan
Posted by: Dahlink | March 30, 2011 3:36 PM
Well then, who are The Three Sisters and what is planted in their bed?
Posted by: Eve | March 31, 2011 11:15 AM
The Three Sisters! I think I know. Comes from an American Indian tradition. It's an interplanting system. Corn is one sister, growing tall. Beans are the 2nd Sister, and they will grow up and around the corn stalks. And Squash is the 3rd sister, growing on the ground around the corn, keeping weeds at bay.
iYou got it! That's exactly right!!!! -- Susan
Posted by: Stephen Starling | March 31, 2011 6:51 PM
Cool, Stephen!
Posted by: Eve | April 1, 2011 11:40 AM
what about strawberries?
I am pretty sure the garden plan shows a spot for berries. And don't forget the bee hive! Dessert anyone? -- Susan
Posted by: Marianne Williams | May 10, 2011 10:39 AM
Tomatoes? Where are the tomatoes???
You are looking at a plan for spring crops! Tomatoes, peppers and such come later! -- Susan
Posted by: Toni | May 15, 2011 10:15 PM