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Van Gogh in Bloom at Phipps

I went to Phipps in June to see the Van Gogh in Bloom exhibit with my son.  It was very nice as you will see from the photos. “The Night Cafe”. . . “Sunflowers”. . .                     “The Red Vineyards Near Arles”. . . “Starry Night […]

Bean Varieties

Extra Precoce A Grano Violetto Fava Bean

This is quite a name for a fava bean variety – Extra Precoce A Grano Violetto.  If you let the seed dry out, it will turn purple or violetto.   If you pick it before it dries out, it will be green like Broad Windsor Fava Bean.  In case you are wondering, I found these […]

Bean Varieties

Broad Windsor Fava Beans

I have been growing Broad Windsor Fava Beans from Botanical Interests for many years.  I typically grow between 6 and 12 plants.  This gourmet bean should be planted about 1 inch deep and spaced between 4 and 6 inches apart.  This variety takes about  75 days to mature.  The bush will get up to 4 […]