How Growing Beans Becomes a Family Memory

“Beans are not just a crop; they’re a memory of childhood, of our parents, and of the joy we felt when we grew our first beans. I want our children to be able to plant their own beans and to carry those memories with them — and of us. Garden crops, beyond their obvious benefits, also have educational value. For some reason, beans stand out most from my ‘garden childhood.’ This humble plant is generous: it gives its bounty right off the bush; you pick the pod, open it up, and there they are, the beans, juicy and delicious.”