Even if you're just trying to grow a few bean plants, the selection can be overwhelming. You might notice that some are labeled as bush beans and others as pole beans. You're probably wondering ...

The first decision in growing lima bean plants is to decide what type you want to grow, bush or pole varieties. Bush cultivars grow 1-2 feet in height and width and are ready to harvest earlier.

You should sow these seeds directly outside, ideally with a trellis or support system already in place if you are growing a pole bean variety. By spacing out your seeding over a few days, you can ...

Eggplants can produce up to a dozen fruits per plant, potentially more depending on the type and the growing conditions.

Remember that fairy tale about Jack and the Beanstalk? It’s probably the most famous example of “growing up” or vertical gardening. Pole beans flourish as they weave their way up a cattle panel, ...

Plant corn with companion plants, also known as intercropping to grow a bountiful edible garden. Companion planting can ...

A classic example of this type of companion planting is the so-called “three sisters” planted together by Native Americans. Corn, pole beans, and squash were planted together, with corn providing ...

The most well-known combination of intercropping with corn is the Three Sisters, combining corn, pole beans, and winter squash. Cucumbers and corn grow well together because corn stalks provide ...