Recent content by Neen5MI

Thanks for responding to my question. I understand the difference between 'for sale" and "network". But in the priority list posted by Blue-Jay on 1/1/2025, and referenced in Vanalpaca's post #341, the first 8 varieties are listed neither in the network nor sales list. Also not in the Will...

Blue-Jay, please tell me about the priority list. I requested my network beans before the list was finalized and shared this year. Having been reminded of the list (Thank you, Vanalpaca!), I did some reviewing of both the network and the for sale bean lists on your website. Some priority...

Four varieties of the network beans direct sown in the garden are sprouting! One is Rose, the only variety I planted from the priority list.

Well, I took the plunge. I'm in mid-Michigan also, and forecast says no frost for the next 8-10 days, at least. My network beans are all planted in the garden. The rest of my pole varieties will be in this afternoon. I'm unlikely to get to the edamame today, but probably tomorrow. Tomatoes and...

Regarding beans and legacy, the goal for an existing, extensive collection to move forward as a single entity is ideal. But as commented by others, there are challenges to achieving that by individuals. I think duplication has huge advantages, and I will try to share every variety that I grow...

I recently participated in an online seed swap through Garden.org. I shared 98 samples of beans (that's all I offered) in return for 85 samples of everything from beans and basil to peppers, tomatoes, native wildflowers, and on and on. There's a slick software system on the website to facilitate...

I can't comment on stringless. I didn't eat any fresh. I can say, these beans were the earliest to mature of all the varieties I grew, by a significant margin. Once I'd harvested the main flush of dried pods, the vines continued to produce a slow trickle of pods, enormous at the stage just...

I'm quite envious. I haven't had anything to shell in weeks. I used to have bags to last me through the winter. Since retirement, I keep up with stuff better and consequently have no beans to keep my hands occupied in front of the T.V.

I would love to try the San Fiacre! I'm exploring Romano type beans in 2025, and have always had a soft spot for the patron saint of gardening/agriculture. No one has it listed on SSE. I'll private message you.

I'm the Michigan grower of Frost this year. I had no trouble with germination, vigor, weather, or pest damage, but it does require a noticeably longer season than most beans I grew. I was able to plant at least 2 weeks earlier than most years, in a very uncharacteristic spring. And still I...

One of the many common names for this plant is Bee's Friend. According to Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, it's an annual, 1-3 feet tall, propagated only by seed. I can personally attest, it self seeds PROLIFICALLY. I grew it years ago when I was keeping honey bees. I've eliminated it from...

I love hearing stories, even tiny slivers of stories, about those participating in the network grow outs. Thanks for these kinds of posts!

A friend picked up a handful of these at a local farmer's market for me several years ago, knowing I loved heirloom beans. They've become a staple in my bean garden. Beautiful, carefree, productive.

Sounds like ducks would be happy in your location!