runner beans

The Scarlet Emperor Has Bean Crowned!

The Scarlet Emperor Has Bean Crowned!

Let me introduce you to the crowned jewel of my summer garden: Scarlet Emperor Runner Beans. If you’ve never grown them, you’re in for a treat. If you have, then  
Folk Tales from the Garden

Folk Tales from the Garden

Do you know or love any folk tales from the garden? I've always loved folk tales, but reaching back, I'm not sure I can remember one that's quite so gardening-centric  
The Three Sisters of Companion Planting

The Three Sisters of Companion Planting

Where would wine be without cheese, or peanut butter without jelly? Simon without Garfunkel? And let's not forget our special guests today, the "Three Sisters" otherwise known as corn, beans,  
Dealing With Hot Pepper Diseases

Dealing With Hot Pepper Diseases

Like all food crops, hot peppers are susceptible to various fungal diseases. Your greatest weapons against these are best planting practices, which help prevent disease in the first place. This  
Dealing with Radish Diseases

Dealing with Radish Diseases

Like all food crops, radishes are susceptible to various fungal diseases, however they’re quite the tough crop. Because of their short growing period, they don’t have much time to develop