Growing Heirloom Beans

Pole Beans; a Perfect Fit for Small Gardens

September 17, 2009

Two recent articles have focused on the designs and construction of a bean trellis and a tomato tower for the vegetable garden. Today Barb returns to share ideas for putting those trellises to good use, and also shows how to reduce the seed budget without sacrificing variety. Heirloom beans are a fantastic crop for the [...]

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A Tale of Three Heirloom Beans

May 24, 2009

Yesterday Stephen Scott from Terroir Seeds, home of Underwood Gardens and Grandma’s Garden Catalog joined us to share some interesting information about growing heirloom beans and their history, cultivation, and tips for saving bean seeds. Today Stephen returns to introduce a few specific heirloom bean varieties and offer us insight into their personalities and the [...]

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