Reason alone to save your chard stems, though thinly sliced fennel can also be used. Whole runner beans are completely edible; swap in flat beans or Romano types, or any other snap bean you like. Heat ...

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 ...

There's a big difference between home-grown beans and those tough, stringy pods you often see in shops. Not only do they taste far better, they can also be picked and enjoyed when they are young, ...

Answer: Beans can be grown in average soil anywhere in Southern California, and now is a good time to plant most varieties. Of all garden vegetables, the lowly bean--which is grown worldwide--may ...

A friend complained that she was tired of picking beans every day and asked what variety needed to be harvested only once or twice a week. Unfortunately, when it comes to beans, the harvest depends ...

Runner beans are one of the easiest vegetables to grow, but they don’t last long and are best eaten within 3 days of picking. Not great if you can't get through the glut OR you've been away from home.