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Starting snap beans (also called green beans) from seed is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to grow fresh, crisp beans right in your backyard. I’ve grown snap beans for years, experimenting with different soil preparations, planting depths, and watering techniques to get the best germination rates and healthiest plants. In this guide,…
Sometimes one vegetable crop can help another vegetable crop grow better just by being nearby. For example lettuce and spinach often grow better in the shade of a taller plant. Growing two or more crops in close proximity for a shared benefit is called companion planting. A classic planting of three garden companions is corn,…
Snap beans, also known as green beans or string beans, are a versatile and nutritious vegetable that can be preserved through canning to enjoy year-round. If you’re new to canning, this guide will walk you through the basics of safely and effectively canning snap beans at home. Let’s get started! Why Can Snap Beans? Canning…
White bean soup is hearty and well suited for cold weather. Basic bean soup is easy to make; follow one simple rule for best flavor: keep the heat low; bean soups burn easily. Variations on bean soup are many: you can add leftovers, fresh vegetables such as greens sliced thin or chopped, pasta, cooked vegetables—carrots,…
This all vegetable and black bean chili is warming and filling. I serve this chili over a hot baked (and buttered) potato. Chili and chunks of potato are perfect after a winter afternoon in the garden. This recipe calls on dried black beans—but you could also use pinto beans, navy beans, kidney beans, cannellini beans,…
Dried bean soups are hearty and perfect for chilly days. Black beans, navy beans, kidney beans, lima beans may be used. For a velvety, smooth soup, purée or whir the beans in a blender after cooking; for a soup with texture, purée only half the beans. Water is the common liquid ingredient for dried bean…
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