Start growing scarlet runner beans much more than simply an edible bean – red runner bean blooms are magnets for hummingbirds and butterflies. We’re working toward growing and producing more and more ...

pollinator garden with various flowers and a butterfly landing - Olga Pak/Getty Images There's nothing quite like stepping into your garden just to find it alive with color and hummingbirds and ...

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 ...

RUNNER beans are the flagships of the allotments and kitchen gardens, standing up to eight feet tall, they provide an attractive main focal point, the flowers are usually red, although white and pink ...

When you think about growing your own vegetables, it is likely runner beans will be one of the first things that spring to mind. And it's pretty simple to learn how to grow runner beans. A delicious ...

Q This past summer, our family grew runner beans in raised beds. The plants germinated well from a June seeding and produced a profusion of flowers. Then the flowers just dropped off instead of giving ...

Beginning gardeners often ask me, "Which beans should I grow, bush or pole?" Here's what to consider in deciding. First, let's distinguish between runner beans (Phaseolus coccineus) and common garden ...

These vegetables aren't everyone's favourite, but with the right variety and these growing tips, you'll be a lifetime convert Run away: freshly picked raw beans taste fresh, crisp and delicious When I ...

Q: I have learned the importance of planting the right varieties for successful harvests in the fog zone. I've had good results, especially in regard to flavor with bush beans, primarily the variety ...

Growing fruit and vegetables at home or in an allotment is a rewarding experience, with a range of foods easily grown. One commonly grown vegetable are runner beans, which are delicate and need to be ...