Native American (Navajo) Sacred Plants… Corn Beans Squash and…

There were certain staples among the diet of our Diné. Corn, beans, squash and mountain tobacco.

The tobacco wasn’t planted, but instead had to be harvested in special places. It was not for eating.

The corn, beans, and squash were planted annually, harvested and preserved.

Many of the methods… tilling, planting, harvesting and preserving… have been lost.

In this video… Navajo Historian, Wally Brown, invites everyone to learn and plant as a means of becoming self-sufficient.

Enjoy the video.

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[GemstonePhilosophy]

This is my third consecutive year growing the three sisters in Arizona. I grow Hopi Blue corn, golden and crimson melons, sugar pumpkins, summer and winter squash, and a wide variety of beans, and this year I have incorporated tobacco as well. This is also my first year trying potatoes, and so far seems pretty good. I've taken every ounce of inspiration from traditional agriculture practices of southwest tribes, and am a believer from firsthand experience. I've never had more confidence in growing food in the desert as I have now. Thank you for the affirmation that I'm doing the right thing. I believe gardening is the best way for anyone to achieve true freedom.

[EagleSoul]

Absolutely. We've come full circle. Whenever we can we need to be self-sustaining. Blessings from South America Uruguay 🇺🇾

[willowlaken]

This was a wonderful teaching! Sadly most don't know anything about growing food. Thank you very much for sharing.

[johndelamontaigne]

The 3 sisters! I always plant Abenaki flint corn, which is eastern native American, beans and squash. I have all these growing in my garden. Getting ready for the harvest. Thank you for inspiring us to plant out own food in the correct way! Many thanks, elder Brown!

[FaithMidnight]

The most delicious fruits and vegetables come from plants you grow yourself. There's something about literally tasting the fruit of your labor that is quite delicious.

[GodOfWoe]

Not Navajo but just found out my great great grandmother was Siksika who migrated to Mexico. I’ve always been drawn to native culture and ideas, maybe my grandmother is putting me on the right path

[monumentsam]

One of my favorite thing on earth is to garden. It makes you feel so much closer to our mother. The feel, the smell, the way it feels in your hands, the way it fills your soul. Thank you grandfather for the teachings. We must remember!!!

[oldgamerchick]

I helped my mom put up food as a young girl. But, as I grew up it was harder to find time for canning food. Canned goods were cheaper and easier to buy.
To many of my generation have let our children down. Excellent video thank you.
🙃☕❤

[terryulmer]

Corn, beans and squash, The three Sisters.

[QuailCanyonAnthropolgy]

We are carrying on the tradition! It is so much work, I don't have to go to the gym when I get off!!! Lol! The work is never finished when you grow your own!

[mildredrharmon]

I was raised on beans, squash, maters, corn, taters, etc. my daddy always had a garden as did his ancestors! I wish I could have done a garden 😢🙏🏼

[dirtydozen]

Exactly what my grandmother planted every year. 😊 I really miss her.

[Grrrfrend]

My husband and I grew our garden that way! I remembered the story and it was a brilliant method.

[TheUnkBoogie]

Great Topic, would love to hear more content on plants, herbs, food and medicine off the land! Film your gardening, planting and harvesting so that we may learn to do the same . Also be great to see you enjoy some of your bounty. Love your channel, keep up the great work!!!

[queen]

My corn harvest this year was not as good as the last but I’m still thankful for what I got. It’s very rewarding to feed your family from your own garden, plus it’s healthier. We need to go back to the way of our ancestors and reconnect to the earth and be more independent. Thanks grandpa for another good video and teaching. Blessings 🙏🏻

[ethansmallsandthescaldeddo]

i have thought about quitting watching youtube in the past but there are a few channels, this one at the top of the list, that i just cant quit

[kariannecrysler]

Your garden is beautiful. I got gardening from both set’s of grandparents and mom & dad. Dad did a lot of hunting and fishing for our meat’s. I remember he always put the bit’s & bob’s of fish into the garden soil. We always had lush and fruitful plant’s. As a kid we did the weeding and I still remember what is weed and what is crop from that. Great memories from gardening, harvesting and preparing the soil.💚🐢🍀

[pamharris]

Wally is a cool drink of water in today's world. I love listening to these videos and know there are places of Tranquillity. Thank you Wally and Shane!

[Fetchup]

The more I listen to this channel the more wisdom is revealed. Absolutely love it. Please consider doing a video about traditional Navajo survival techniques. Food, natural medicine, ect. So much wisdom that people need in the world we are living in. God bless!

[greywindLOSP]

As always thank you Father for your wise words & passing from the Elders! Our garden contains the 3