Most bean plants are relegated to rows or patches in the vegetable garden. Although they are tasty and healthful, when it comes to looks, well, they didn’t win that lottery. However, the scarlet ...

I once met a woman whose enthusiasm for handing out seeds vied with that of Johnny Appleseed, that legendary spreader of apple trees across the Midwest. "Everywhere I go, I hand out scarlet runner ...

Heat-loving nasturtiums are among the easiest annuals to grow. Just direct sow the seeds in late May, once the risk of frost has passed. Plant the seeds one to two centimetres deep in a sunny site and ...

These scarlet runner bean seeds have been saved from last year and will be used for this year's garden. It's time now to plan what seeds, pots and soil will be needed to start vegetables indoors in ...

Question: I would like to try growing fava beans but don’t know much about them. I’ve only grown scarlet runner beans in the past. Can you offer some tips? Answer: Sure! Fava beans can be a wonderful ...

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 ...

Q: I have learned the importance of planting the right varieties for successful harvests in the fog zone. I've had good results, especially in regard to flavor with bush beans, primarily the variety ...

Because beans like warm, sunny weather you still have plenty of time to hunt around and find some interesting new varieties. All beans like warm weather and full sun. Bush beans are shorter and better ...

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