Space — or the lack of it — doesn’t have to stand between you and a fruitful garden. You just have to be creative.

Freezing green beans is an excellent way to preserve their fresh, vibrant flavor and texture long after peak growing season.

Pole beans should be planted 4-to-6 inches apart (or 4-to-6 seed in hills spaced 3 feet apart) and should be provided with a trellis for the plant to grow onto.

For pole beans, you will need something like a 4-to-5-foot tripod for the beans to climb as they grow. When planting pole beans, plant two or three seeds around the base of each leg of the tripod.

How to grow green beans Beans can be planted directly in the soil from seed. In the South African climate, green beans can be planted in early spring to late summer, August to March. After sprouting ...

Create raised mounds that are a few feet in diameter so that seven to 10 corn stalks grow in each mound. The pole beans will be planted a few weeks later or when the corn plants are 6-12” tall.

No problem! With container gardening, you can grow your very own garden right where you are. Get ready to dig in and discover the joy of growing your own greens, right in the comfort of your home!

Green beans (Phaseolus vilgaris) are native to Central, North and South America. They grow in warmer climates and can be found canned, frozen and fresh in grocery stores all year long.

Sunlight Requirements Green beans thrive in sunlight, but too much heat can be detrimental. The ideal spot for your container should receive 4-5 hours of direct morning sunlight, which is less harsh ...