Q: I grew pole beans up a wooden trellis last summer, but the whole thing blew over in a wind storm. Is there a better way to grow climbing beans? A: Sounds like you just need a sturdier trellis -- or ...

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 ...

Learn how to make a garden teepee using tall, straight supports – lightweight aluminum or PVC pipes, hazel poles, or long bamboo canes for a simple pole beans trellis. Choose a spot that receives at ...

Take your garden to the next level by using these vertical gardening techniques. Build your own vertical vegetable gardening systems. Whether your garden is large or small, you can make better use of ...

We regularly drove past a beautiful garden. I was fascinated with the tripod forms supporting plants. I later learned they’re pole beans. So neatly placed and obediently growing on those forms, they ...