Heat-loving nasturtiums are among the easiest annuals to grow. Just direct sow the seeds in late May, once the risk of frost has passed. Plant the seeds one to two centimetres deep in a sunny site and ...

Now that we are into serious planting for the summer garden, are you finding that you have little space for trailing and vining plants like runner beans and melons? Consider growing them upright on a ...

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 ...

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 ...

I once met a woman whose enthusiasm for handing out seeds vied with that of Johnny Appleseed, that legendary spreader of apple trees across the Midwest. "Everywhere I go, I hand out scarlet runner ...

The difference between a fresh green bean and a canned one is huge. But green beans (snap beans) aren’t the only kind of bean you can grow in Alaska. Runner and fava beans also do very well and you ...