The holidays are a whirlwind of activity – cleaning, decorating, shopping wrapping, entertaining and of course, cooking up a feast. With so much going on, getting a head start on preparing some dishes can make your life easier when crunch time arrives. One hearty sidedish you can make in advance? The classic green bean casserole. … Read more
The holidays are fast approaching, which means it’s almost time for that iconic holiday side dish – green bean casserole! With its crispy fried onions, creamy mushroom sauce, and tender green beans, this classic has graced Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner tables for over 60 years. Many home cooks like to prepare green bean casserole ahead … Read more
Beware the bean: safeguard your curious cat from toxic common beans with this vital guide. As a cat owner and gardener, I often wonder if the plants I’m growing could be harmful to my furry friends. Cats are infamous for chewing on houseplants, so it’s important to know which ones are toxic and which are … Read more
It’s an insane heat wave over on our end. So what do I do? Garden. To cool off, everyone drinks a lot of lemonade and acts like jello. That’s what normal people do during heat waves. After sitting in your kids splash pool of course. I will show you how to make a bean trellis … Read more
As a green bean grower, watching your plants flourish can bring great satisfaction. But various insects and critters would love to get their paws, jaws, or mouthparts on those tender green bean leaves and ruin your hard work! Here’s an overview of the most common green bean leaf eaters, plus tips to protect your crop. … Read more
You can plant, grow, and harvest snap beans and other beans in containers. Growing beans in containers are ideal for balconies, decks, patios, rooftops, and other urban gardens. Beans can also be grown indoors under lights. In an apartment garden, many people like to grow bush beans because they can fit three to six plants … Read more
As a passionate coffee lover and daily coffee drinker, I enjoy exploring different beans and blends. Buying whole coffee beans and grinding them fresh right before brewing is key to maximizing flavor and aroma. So when it comes to grocery shopping for my coffee essentials, I’m always on the lookout for stores stocking high-quality whole … Read more
As a gardener, few things are more frustrating than nurturing your plants from seedlings to maturity, only to have them devoured right before harvest. If you’ve planted green beans, you may have had the unpleasant surprise of finding nibbled leaves, severed stems, or completely vanished plants. The likely culprit? Hungry rabbits munching on your bean … Read more
This easy, made-from-scratch Black Beans recipe takes plain beans and turns them into something special by adding strong, savory flavors like onion, garlic, and smoky cumin. Two pantry-staple SECRET ingredients are added at the end to create a wonderfully balanced flavor profile!. This recipe will blow your mind. Hearing that I know you’re skeptical, but … Read more
Beans are often recommended as a good plant for new gardeners because they don’t need much care and produce a lot. But when the green leaves on your beans start turning brown and falling off, it’s time to do something about it. However, this is a known issue that can be fixed: if you notice … Read more