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 ...

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Q. Why did my scarlet ...

Runner beans, unlike other green beans (pole and bush) grow best and are at their most productive in cool summer weather, says Helen Chesnut. (Credit: Monique Pare) Q. Our scarlet runner beans have ...

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 ...

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 ...

Most home gardeners grow bush or snap beans. A pole bean provides a lot of produce in a small space. They can grow on strings, poles, fences or be guided along the sides of buildings. They can grow as ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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