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, ...

Bean there, done that: producing up to 6kg from one square metre, beans are a great home-grown veg Credit: Photo: TORIE CHUGG French beans – both climbing and dwarf types – have been grown in British ...

Have you planted your green beans yet? It's not too late for a summer harvest if you get them in now. Unlike broad beans, dwarf, climbing and runner beans need warmth to grow well. They can be sown ...

If there’s one veg I’d never be without, it’s green beans. As well as being easy to grow, just a small patch will keep you well supplied for most of the summer – or longer if you extend the season by ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lettuces growing in pots There is a wide selection of vegetables that will happily grow in pots and provide you with a fantastic ...