Knowing when to harvest green beans is vital for protecting the plant’s health and guaranteeing a good yield of veggies. In fact, when picking beans at the right time, you can also ensure multiple ...

Beans can give, and give, and give right up until the end of the season. It doesn't take much to care for string beans — especially once they're established. In fact, if the plants are healthy, you'll ...

Beans are a great garden crop for home gardeners here in northeast Oklahoma, and there are a variety of beans available that should fit most anyone’s growing style. I say “growing style” because ...

We just purchased a new seeder for our Tulsa Master Gardener Seed to Supper Farm, and so far, it’s great. It’s a device called a Poly Planter Jr. At our farm we harvest food to donate to area food ...

Because beans like warm, sunny weather you still have plenty of time to hunt around and find some interesting new varieties. All beans like warm weather and full sun. Bush beans are shorter and better ...

Growing fava beans is like four crops in one: flavorful fresh pods, both fresh and dry beans, and –surprise! – delicious greens to eat fresh or add to cooked dishes.

BEANS ARE AN incredibly productive and versatile crop. Not only are they filling and packed with vitamins, but they’re also a great source of protein, which is unusual for home garden crops. In fact, ...

It’s been more than 15 years since Illinois farmer Steve Turner has grown green beans on his sandy, irrigated soil, but this year opportunity came knocking. While he hadn’t planted the legume in more ...