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 ...

A person picking runner beans from a plant - Dougal Waters/Getty Images To get the most out of your crops and flowers, it is helpful to practice companion planting in your garden. By pairing certain ...

Question: I would like to try growing fava beans but don’t know much about them. I’ve only grown scarlet runner beans in the past. Can you offer some tips? Answer: Sure! Fava beans can be a wonderful ...

Answer: Beans can be grown in average soil anywhere in Southern California, and now is a good time to plant most varieties. Of all garden vegetables, the lowly bean--which is grown worldwide--may ...