I'd heard the term - but then had to google it. Companion planting in threes, is that right? We have nasturtiums beneath a quince tree because they repel some insect or other (but not codling moth, unfortunately). I've never planted companion plants in threes.
Oh, you're very welcome! I just had to take a photo or two yesterday after our chat.
I'd heard the term - but then had to google it. Companion planting in threes, is that right? We have nasturtiums beneath a quince tree because they repel some insect or other (but not codling moth, unfortunately). I've never planted companion plants in threes.
Oh, you're very welcome! I just had to take a photo or two yesterday after our chat.
Yes, it is a phrase commonly used here and refers to the three main agricultural crops of various indigenous groups in the Americas: winter squash, maize, and climbing beans. And just like plants, we are stronger and thrive when we surround ourselves with other Christians!
"Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken."-Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Yes, it is a phrase commonly used here and refers to the three main agricultural crops of various indigenous groups in the Americas: winter squash, maize, and climbing beans. And just like plants, we are stronger and thrive when we surround ourselves with other Christians!
"Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken."-Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Ah, yes, that was more what I remembered. Three crops in particular rather than any combination of three companion plants. Good application and scripture! We're to bear one another's burdens - just like some plants help others, which are susceptible to attacks and weaknesses, out. We're to build one another up. That's the point of the spiritual gifts in the church, right?
