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 ...

Question: I would like to try growing fava beans but don’t know much about them. I’ve only grown scarlet runner beans in the past. Can you offer some tips? Answer: Sure! Fava beans can be a wonderful ...

A person picking runner beans from a plant - Dougal Waters/Getty Images To get the most out of your crops and flowers, it is helpful to practice companion planting in your garden. By pairing certain ...

Farmers can grow vegetables through the coldest days of winter. They can learn how to turn waste into biogas and power the farm. Bigger picture, they can look to the past to create an equitable, ...

The difference between a fresh green bean and a canned one is huge. But green beans (snap beans) aren’t the only kind of bean you can grow in Alaska. Runner and fava beans also do very well and you ...

The legume family is a large and diverse group of plants that includes beans, peas, lentils, soybeans, and peanuts. Legumes are unique because they have the unusual ability to add nutrients to the ...