If it wasn't for readers, so much would fly right by me, like the problem with 'Blue Lake' pole beans described and researched by Elizabeth Anne Malliris of Newberg: " I discovered something tonight ...

Did you grow Blue Lake pole beans this summer? Did you end up with stringy, flat beans instead of nice tender, plump ones? You aren’t alone. And no one really knows why. The Blue Lake bean has been a ...

There are any number of "green" beans in the seed packet racks of local nurseries, and everyone has a favorite: 'scarlet runner,' 'French Filet, ' 'Kentucky Wonder,' 'Roma,' purple and wax. I've ...

Question: I have some purple pole beans that I grew this summer. I got the seed from a friend. She says they are called Kew Blue. Can I save these bean seeds from my crop for next year? If this fails, ...

I love beans of just about all types and would like to grow some in my garden. What should I know to get started? — O.S. One of the great things about growing beans is that they are pretty easy to ...

Did you grow Blue Lake pole beans this summer? Did you end up with stringy, flat beans instead of nice tender, plump ones? You aren’t alone. And no one really knows why. The Blue Lake bean has been a ...