A close-up of lima bean pods growing up a trellis - A S M Almas/Shutterstock For many plants, alliums (of the herb or flower variety) can be great companions. They can deter pests like aphids and ...

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 ...

We just purchased a new seeder for our Tulsa Master Gardener Seed to Supper Farm, and so far, it’s great. It’s a device called a Poly Planter Jr. At our farm we harvest food to donate to area food ...

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 ...

It’s okay to plant hardy perennials and shrubs 4–6 weeks before the ground freezes. Don't plant if the first expected fall ...

Plant peas and beans in autumn and enjoy a growing garden by preparing rich soil, sowing carefully, providing support, and ...

Beans are pretty easy to grow. At our Seed to Supper Farm, where we teach Master Gardeners about growing vegetables and then donate to produce to area food banks, we have been planting beans for a ...

Who doesn't like fresh green beans? Evidently not many dislike this tasty vegetable, as it is the second most popular vegetable grown in the home garden; second only to tomatoes. According to the ...

Planting edible beans into winter rye has environmental and potential yield benefits, a North Dakota State University Extension study said. The rye reduces soil erosion, suppresses weeds and soaks up ...