Start growing scarlet runner beans much more than simply an edible bean – red runner bean blooms are magnets for hummingbirds and butterflies. We’re working toward growing and producing more and more ...

Q: I live in the mountains of Colorado and love to garden. I am always trying different things, as it is hard to get things to grow at 8,500 feet. I saw scarlet runner beans and decided to try them as ...

Most bean plants are relegated to rows or patches in the vegetable garden. Although they are tasty and healthful, when it comes to looks, well, they didn’t win that lottery. However, the scarlet ...

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Q. Why do my runner beans ...

The Chronicle Food & Wine staff is fortunate to have a garden on the roof of our building, to grow herbs and seasonal produce to inspire many of our recipes. Today's dish, Scarlet Runner Beans & Bacon ...

Question: I would like to try growing fava beans but don’t know much about them. I’ve only grown scarlet runner beans in the past. Can you offer some tips? Answer: Sure! Fava beans can be a wonderful ...

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 ...

Because beans like warm, sunny weather you still have plenty of time to hunt around and find some interesting new varieties. All beans like warm weather and full sun. Bush beans are shorter and better ...

Runner beans, unlike other green beans (pole and bush) grow best and are at their most productive in cool summer weather, says Helen Chesnut. (Credit: Monique Pare) Q. Our scarlet runner beans have ...

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Q. Our scarlet runner beans ...