For centuries, Indigenous peoples such as the Iroquois planted three crops together in a system known as the Three Sisters. Corn provided support for beans to climb, beans fixed nitrogen in the soil to fertilize the plants, and squash spread its large leaves to conserve soil moisture and suppress weeds. This self-sustaining method produced a balanced diet with carbohydrates, protein, and vitamins while demonstrating a sophisticated understanding of nature that sustained communities for generatio

41K views · 1K reactions | The Iroquois people had a rich culture with many unique features. Among other things, they invented lacrosse and had surprising gender equality. Some 900 years ago the Iroquis also laid down the Great Law of Peace, a kind of constitution establishing democracy between five Iroquois-speaking tribes. Here’s a brief introduction to Iroquois history. | Sunday Roast | Facebook