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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 — ...

Late winter is a good time to get prepared for spring. Once we are safe from frost in April, we will be busy planting ...

From flowers to vegetables, experts share 5 plants to grow outdoors before the end of March, for beautiful blooms and tasty crops in the months to come.

Though it may not seem like a good time to plant crops, February is perfect for getting a head start on the growing season. Not all vegetables need to wait until after the last frost date to thrive ...

Green beans are one of my favorite vegetables to grow. These attractive and productive plants deserve a place in every vegetable garden. The two types of green beans are bush and pole. They are ...

Betsy and Bill plan a vegetable garden, aiming to grow beans, tomatoes, potatoes, and pumpkins. With guidance from their father, they prepare the soil and purchase seeds. They learn the importance of ...

Dry beans and peas are a healthy staple crop that can be stored long into winter. With a huge variety of colorful pods and seed shapes and colors, it’s almost impossible to grow every kind of bean and ...

Most people who say they “can’t garden” have never tried growing the right plants. They started with something fussy like a ...

Yesterday, I complained of my lameness when it comes to starting seeds. I should have talked to Josh Kirschenbaum first. As product development guy at for a little more than 10 years (which sounds ...

Seed starting is an annual ritual for many gardeners, but if you’re new to the party, it would be helpful to know that not all seeds should be treated the same way.

Dear Master Gardener: I was given a small plant as a gift last spring. It grew into a gigantic plant with striking leaves and spiky pink seed pods. I've learned it is a castor bean plant. I'd like to ...