Fresh, demi-sec or dried, the bean is a nutritional powerhouse. And they’re one of the easiest vegetables to grow – so no need to buy frozen or canned The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will ...

There's a big difference between home-grown beans and those tough, stringy pods you often see in shops. Not only do they taste far better, they can also be picked and enjoyed when they are young, ...

In this video, I give my five top tips on how to grow dwarf beans in containers or raised garden beds. Dwarf beans, bush beans, french beans or whatever small varieties of beans you want to grow can ...

Gardeners have many delicious bean choices these days, but three rare varieties of heirloom beans in particular deserve a spot in gardens and kitchens everywhere: the buttery-tasting Beurre de ...

Don't have space for a huge garden? Growing container beans to pick all season long is easier than you think, as long as you get a few key conditions right.