It leads to the question of why, as the crop is fuss-free and reliably produces a ... to as ‘black turtle beans’ in many seed catalogs. The seeds are best sown directly outdoors in the kitchen garden.

For friends and loved ones who savor seasonal blooms, delight in every shade of green and tend to gardens big and small.

Though the classic purple variety is probably the most widely recognized coneflower, you can grow others in your garden in various shapes, sizes, and colors.