Start growing scarlet runner beans much more than simply an edible bean – red runner bean blooms are magnets for hummingbirds and butterflies. We’re working toward growing and producing more and more ...

Beginning gardeners often ask me, "Which beans should I grow, bush or pole?" Here's what to consider in deciding. First, let's distinguish between runner beans (Phaseolus coccineus) and common garden ...

Many pensioners leisurely take to their garden to grow a few bits and bobs. But for 80-year-old Peter Glazebrook there’s a slight difference. Instead of growing a few tomatoes to throw in a summer ...

Among the easiest garden vegetables to grow, green beans—also known as string or snap beans—usually mature 50 to 70 days after you sow the seeds outdoors. Therefore, you can grow green bean plants ...

Beans are one of the longest-cultivated plants across the world, adding flavor, texture and nutrients to traditional recipes. With thousands of varieties to choose from, it is simply a matter of ...

Growing vegetables vertically, rather than along the ground, is an ingenious way to unlock more space and boost harvests in a small garden. After nearly 10 years on my allotment, I’ve discovered that ...

The difference between a fresh green bean and a canned one is huge. But green beans (snap beans) aren’t the only kind of bean you can grow in Alaska. Runner and fava beans also do very well and you ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! This week I want to talk about an Appalachian favorite, the pole bean. This vegetable has been widely grown in home gardens across our area for hundreds of ...