Vertical growing space

Recently I have been glancing around gardens with one thing on my mind – vertical growing space. Growing up allows us to dress up narrow walkways, camouflage unattractive fencing, provide shade and windbreaks, and screen more...

Plant Your Garden Full of Beans!

Fresh, jarred, canned, frozen or dried, beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are as easy to store as they are to grow. The two main categories are snap beans and shelling beans. Snap beans are enjoyed whole and more...

Make A Bean Tripod

If you're looking for vertical height on your balcony or patio, consider a tripod loaded with runner beans. Easy to plant, this edible and ornamental structure looks beautiful in bloom and in fruit. This is more...

Plant Beans in Your Garden

Fresh, jarred, canned, frozen or dried, beans are as easy to store as they are to grow. more...