2025 Garden Get-Together
From My Bowl: In the Garden with the Green Bean Harvest
In Episode 5 of the 2025 Garden Get-Together, we return to Caitlin’s garden in southwest Washington — and this time, it’s all about green beans. With Ferry-Morse’s organic Blue Lake bush beans in full harvest, Caitlin shares what makes this humble veggie one of her go-to garden staples.From planting to picking to plating, she walks us through why beans are a great choice for gardeners at any level — and how easy it is to turn them into something tasty once they’re in your kitchen.
Once you grow them, you’ll want to grow them again next year.
– Caitlin Shoemaker, From My Bowl
They’re simple, space-friendly, and productive.
Even a small garden can yield a big handful of beans — perfect for gardeners who are just getting started or working with limited space.
They freeze well.
Harvest more than you need? Give them a quick blanch and freeze them to enjoy later.
They freeze well.
Harvest more than you need? Give them a quick blanch and freeze them to enjoy later.
They’re versatile in the kitchen.
Whether sautéed with garlic or tossed into a salad, Caitlin reminds us just how many ways there are to enjoy what you grow.
Ready to grow your own garden-fresh green beans?
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