The latest Edible Vancouver is out, and with it, my article: “It’s a Snap: Bean Basics.” Beans really are incredibly easy to grow, and you probably don’t need me to tell you how. But if you’re looking for reassurance, check it out for the lowdown on how-when-where of bean growing, as well as tips on what to do in your garden now. Happy almost-summer!


I plant a climbing variety that originally came over from Belgium with my Great-Aunt’s family. Beans are so rewarding for a (still fairly) novice gardener like me – abundant, low-maintenance, delicious. And the seeds are really easy to save.