Let’s start with the classics. There are a lot of unique selections out there, but sometimes you just want a basic snap bean with that classic green bean taste and texture. Ma… See more

Some gardeners may not mind keeping the string in string beans. Stringing beans can bring up fond memories of helping out in the kitchen as a kid. However, for those of us who pref… See more

Compared to snap beans, filet beans are slimmer, and are usually prepared whole instead of cutting into pieces. Also called haricot vertsor French filet beans, these tend to be … See more

To contrast with the somewhat diminutive filet cultivars, I’m now going to explore the opposite end of the bush bean spectrum – varieties with particularly long pods. While they may n… See more

We’re now stepping away from greenbush beans for a while to consider some yellow podded varieties. Commonly called “wax beans,” the yellow pods of these cultivars are easy t… See more