Growing fava beans is like four crops in one: flavorful fresh pods, both fresh and dry beans, and –surprise! – delicious greens to eat fresh or add to cooked dishes.

I love beans of just about all types and would like to grow some in my garden. What should I know to get started? — O.S. One of the great things about growing beans is that they are pretty easy to ...

If you re looking to add something nutritious and unique to your home garden, winged bean plants are an excellent choice. Also known as Goa beans or asparagus peas, these tropical legumes are packed ...

From flowers to food crops, discover the plants that do well growing alongside these legumes, plus three that are best left in the garden shed.

SOIL SUPERHEROES: Beans, peas and other plants in the same family grow nodules on their roots that allow them to partner with soil-borne bacteria to turn atmospheric nitrogen into plant-available ...

Help children discover how plants sprout through an easy seed-growing activity that builds curiosity, patience and a natural interest in the world around them.