beans

27 Jul
2012
'Royal Burgundy' bush bean flower

‘Royal Burgundy’ bush bean, bloomin’ purple

Those folks who say vegetables aren’t pretty? Well, they’ve clearly never grown ‘Royal Burgundy’ bush beans. Purple-podded beans should be making an appearance in about a week. Can’t wait! What are your favorite bush beans for adding a pop of color to the garden? Click here to share your favorites ...

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14 Mar
2012
Let's admit it. Tomatillos are just fun to grow. They have a nice mounding and spreading habit, and grow rapidly. Their exuberance is admirable and welcome — no coddling needed for these nightshades. Simply plant them, water them a bit, and then enjoy an abundant harvest of green or purple fruits. Not sure what to do with them? Grab any Mexican cookbook for inspiration. Salsa verde is just the beginning...

6 vegetables that are super easy to hide from the HOA

Maybe your HOA bans vegetable gardens. Maybe your city or town has written some obscure legal code that literally outlaws veggies. Or, maybe you just want to grow vegetables that are also beautiful. Whatever your reasons, this blog post is for you. Here are six varieties that I grew last ...

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