Q: I grew pole beans up a wooden trellis last summer, but the whole thing blew over in a wind storm. Is there a better way to grow climbing beans? A: Sounds like you just need a sturdier trellis -- or ...

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 ...

Whether you call them string beans, snap beans, or haricots verts, green beans are a great addition to any backyard garden, and because they're easy to grow and harvest, they can be a good gateway ...

Perhaps the biggest challenge in growing beans is deciding which ones to plant! Many people love to grow green beans (also called snap beans, and they come in a variety of colors besides green) to be ...

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 ...

Snap beans, also called “green beans” or “string beans” (although most modern varieties do not have strings) are harvested when the pods contain immature seeds, and the pods are still succulent. Types ...

I love beans of just about all types and would like to grow some in my garden. What should I know to get started? — O.S. One of the great things about growing beans is that they are pretty easy to ...

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 ...

My wife, Ann, just returned from the local supermarket with a plastic bag of snap beans. Though she's aware of my utter disdain for store-bought beans, she buys them, anyway. "What else am I supposed ...

Every year, I grow about 20 different types of vegetable crops because I love variety and have plenty of room. If you are new to veggie gardening and have limited space for a garden, you will want to ...