Companion plants provide a range of services to their partners. Some deter pests through chemical compounds in their foliage, ...

Beans are the seeds from flowering plants in the Fabaceae family and are classified as legumes. Legumes include beans, lentils, and peas. Beans grow in pods or capsules that develop from flowers.

Many seed beans were hammered by heat and drought at harvest last year, leading to variable seed quality this season. Knowing your warm/cold germ scores and using seed treatments at planting can help ...

If you want to plant a tree that produces a bounty of sweet treats year after year, you'll need an ice cream bean fruit tree.

Beans are perfect for a sunny, well-drained spot. They prefer to grow in moist, fertile soil in a sheltered spot away from strong winds, but can also be grown successfully in pots. Sowing seeds ...

This week we are planting tomatoes! This is the time many gardeners wait for all year long. Tomatoes are a popular garden ...

then assessed the quality of the shelled beans and tasted all the varieties raw and lightly steamed. We also recorded any pests or diseases that affected the plants. The seeds should germinate in 7-10 ...