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 ...

Start growing scarlet runner beans much more than simply an edible bean – red runner bean blooms are magnets for hummingbirds and butterflies. We’re working toward growing and producing more and more ...

I once met a woman whose enthusiasm for handing out seeds vied with that of Johnny Appleseed, that legendary spreader of apple trees across the Midwest. "Everywhere I go, I hand out scarlet runner ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sow seeds for runner, climbing French and dwarf beans from April onwards and you'll be picking lots of tasty pods through the summer months. Follow our guide to growing these beans, which can all be ...

Runner beans are one of the easiest vegetables to grow, but if you want a thriving patch to satisfy your bean needs over summer, you’ll have to sow your seeds fast. According to the Royal ...

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 ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from CM iPad section Qld Life. Followed categories will be added to My News. Having grown up in a much colder climate than ours, I often have this overwhelming desire ...

Fava beans planted in late summer will be ready to harvest in the late fall or can be used as a cover crop. Question: I would like to try growing fava beans but don’t know much about them. I’ve only ...