Much like homegrown tomatoes and many other vegetables, beans’ flavor diminishes in storage, which is why fresh from the garden is notably more delicious than store-bought. If you were wondering how to grow beans from seed, you’ve come to the right place! General Information The most popular bean type in America, the snap bean or green bean, is eaten pod and all when the seeds are small and immature. SNAP beans used to be called...

Yummy Recipes! Good Food, Good Times As you begin to harvest your sweet corn from your garden, try this delicious recipe! It’s perfect for taking to church socials or for the family. Prep: 25 mins Bake: 1 hr 20 mins Stand: 10 mins Total: 1 hr 55 mins Servings:  12 Ingredients Ingredient Checklist • 1 10.75 ounce can reduced-fat and reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup • 1 8 ounce carton dairy sour cream • ½ cup milk • 2 teaspoons...

Yummy Recipes! Good Food, Good Times Now that you’re starting to harvest your potatoes why not try is recipe? Creamy, cheesy new potatoes gratiné is out-of-this-world delicious and sinfully rich. But it’s also one of the easiest dishes you’ll ever make—blanch potatoes, layer with cheese, bake, and serve. Serves 6  Ingredients 2 1/2 pounds new potatoes, scrubbed 4 strips bacon (about 6 ounces) 1 cup heavy cream 1/8 tsp. grated...

Yummy Recipes! Good Food, Good Times This recipe is AMAZING! As you start to harvest your green onions, this recipe puts them to good use. Plus there’s bacon, BACON! INGREDIENTS 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the work surface 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 8...

GARDEN TIPS Some historians have written about strawberries dating as far back as 2,200 years. Strawberries grew wild in Italy as long ago as 234 B.C. Some of the first Europeans coming to Virginia in 1588 enjoyed strawberries where their ships landed. Settlers in Massachusetts ate strawberries cultivated by American Indians as early as 1643. The westward movement after 1860 brought strawberries to many parts of the United States....