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 ...

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 ...

A couple of years ago, the National Garden Bureau proclaimed 2021 as "The Year of the Garden Bean," also known as green beans, although they come in a variety of colors. Garden beans well deserve ...

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 ...

Beans, beans, they’re good for your heart. The more you eat the more you … should consider growing your own. Beans are very easy to grow in the home garden and will yield a high rate of return with ...

On any day of the year, you may find two types of fresh green beans at your local supermarket. The ones with round pods will be labeled “snap beans,” and those with flat pods will be sold as “pole ...