Reason alone to save your chard stems, though thinly sliced fennel can also be used. Whole runner beans are completely edible; swap in flat beans or Romano types, or any other snap bean you like. Heat ...

Runner beans originated in Central America. With the scientific name Phaseolus coccineus, runner beans are members of the same species group as other common beans such as the green bean, black bean, ...

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 ...

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There's a big difference between home-grown beans and those tough, stringy pods you often see in shops. Not only do they taste far better, they can also be picked and enjoyed when they are young, ...

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 ...

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