Snap beans, also called “green beans” or “string beans” (although most modern varieties do not have strings) are harvested when the pods contain immature seeds, and the pods are still succulent. Types ...

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 ...

The 2023 Vegetable of the Year, as voted on by Crow Wing County residents, is the green bean. Here’s how to plant it, grow it and prepare it in the kitchen. As part of the One Vegetable One Community ...

Q: I live in an apartment but would still like to garden. I have a patio area that gets several hours of sunlight each day. Do you have recommendations for what vegetables do best in containers? A: ...

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 ...

With a few containers, some good soil and plenty of sunlight, you can grow flowers, vegetables and more just about anywhere. By Ronda Kaysen Running the length of my driveway is a slender strip of ...