How To Plant Bush Green Beans

How To Plant Bush Green Beans

Many people that are new to vegetable gardening may be wondering what are bush green beans. Bush green beans are also commonly referred to as green beans, string beans, or snap beans. There are typically two types of green beans most vegetable gardeners grow - pole beans, which grow as a climbing vine, and bush beans, which grow as a bush.Bush green beans grow different than pole beans because bush beans grow as a bush and are generally grown … [Read more...]

Build a Teepee Trellis for Pole Beans

How To Build a Teepee Trellis for Pole Beans

An interesting way to grow pole beans, garden peas, and other climbing vines in the vegetable garden is by using a teepee trellis. A teepee trellis is typically made up of five or six long pieces of bamboo or other materials. They are constructed by sticking the bamboo stakes in the soil at least a couple inches deep in a circle pattern. The tops of the poles are then brought together in the center of the circle at a point, then tied together … [Read more...]

Green Bean and Red Bell Pepper Toss

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Ingredients2 tablespoons butter 5 cups (about 12 oz.) green beans, cut into 3 - 4 inch pieces 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips 3 shallots, sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepperDirectionsMelt butter in a large Dutch Oven over medium-high heat. Add green beans, bell pepper strips, and remaining ingredients, tossing to coat. Add 1/4 cup water.Cook, covered, 4 to 6 … [Read more...]

12 Common Drought Tolerant Vegetables

12 Common Drought Tolerant Vegetables

If you love to grow great tasting vegetables but live in a very drought-prone region, there are some delicious vegetables that are just right for you. You could be the vegetable gardener that is tired of pulling a water hose every where to water your vegetable plants. Drought tolerant vegetables could be ideal for you as well.It seems like weather patterns change every year - some years your area might experience excessive rain, the next … [Read more...]

Green Bean Casserole

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IngredientsTopping4 slices white sandwich bread, each slice torn into quarters2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened1/4 teaspoon table salt1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper3 cups canned fried onions (about 6 ounces)Beans and sauceTable salt2 pounds fresh green beans, ends trimmed, and halved3 tablespoons unsalted butter1 pound white button mushrooms, stems trimmed, wiped clean, and broken into 1/2-inch … [Read more...]

Tomato Green Bean Soup

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INGREDIENTS1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped carrots 2 teaspoons butter or stick margarine 6 cups chicken broth 1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 garlic clove, minced 3 cups diced fresh tomatoes 1/4 cup minced fresh basil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper DIRECTIONS1. In a large saucepan, saute onion and carrots in butter for 5 minutes. Stir in the broth, … [Read more...]

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