Join Onondaga farmer, seedkeeper, and educator Angela Ferguson as she plants Three Sisters seeds in the Discovery Garden’s courtyard. The Three Sisters (corn, squash, and beans) have been planted together by Indigenous people in the Americas for thousands of years, with the understanding that each of these plants supports and reinforces the growth of the others.
Schedule This is a drop-in program for visitors of all ages, including children. Free with Garden admission. All programs are outdoors and canceled in inclement weather. Check this webpage for updates. Angela Ferguson, a member of the Onondaga Nation (Eel Clan), is supervisor of the Onondaga Nation Farm and a member of Braiding the Sacred, a grassroots network of Indigenous corn growers. She is known as a leader in the Indigenous food sovereignty movement. Read BBG’s interview with her in Garden Stories: Angela Ferguson of Onondaga Nation Farm on the Importance of Saving Seeds.
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Three Sisters Planting with Angela Ferguson
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Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Discovery Garden, Hamm Children’s Learning Courtyard
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