Heirloom tomatoes had their moment, so now it’s the beans’ turn. The food: What makes a food heirloom? It’s the history behind the plant; heirloom varieties come from seeds that have been passed down ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. 1 cup Zürson Beans, Scarlet Runner (or other ...

Most bean plants are relegated to rows or patches in the vegetable garden. Although they are tasty and healthful, when it comes to looks, well, they didn’t win that lottery. However, the scarlet ...

See how heirloom beans are grown, harvested and packaged for market. California's Mediterranean climate is ideal for growing the dried beans that Native Americans and other ancient cultures have grown ...

Up the road from Napa Valley's world famous wine vineyards, you'll find an old chapel, now a home, whose sole inhabitant is preaching about a different kind of crop. Steve Sando's beans aren't your ...

MENDOTA, Va. — Margie Dean looks forward to this time of year when she can attend to her flower and vegetable gardens at her Mendota home. This year, she’s planting Sadie’s Horse Runner Beans, a rare ...

Dear Lynne: In a gift shop I found heirloom beans called Jacob's Cattle Beans. I cooked them, liked them, but now about four cups are left in the refrigerator. Any thoughts for a main-dish salad? It's ...

Q In a gift shop, I found heirloom beans called Jacob's Cattle Beans. I cooked them, liked them, but now about 4 cups are left in the refrigerator. Any thoughts for a main-dish salad? It's hotter than ...

Runner beans originated in Central America. With the scientific name Phaseolus coccineus, runner beans are members of the same species group as other common beans such as the green bean, black bean, ...