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 ...

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 ...

Are you an adventurous gardener? I always like to try to mix in some new plants with those on the "tried and true" list. The last few years, we have tried some annual vines and they have been a great ...

I once met a woman whose enthusiasm for handing out seeds vied with that of Johnny Appleseed, that legendary spreader of apple trees across the Midwest. "Everywhere I go, I hand out scarlet runner ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...