Beans! The bush beans were ready to pick! Joel and I went out to the garden and picked all those that looked big enough. I planted the Blue Lake variety, which are a tasty string bean. We have some pole, or runner beans as well, but they are still flowering yet. Here are some of the beautiful flowers close-up. The first is Trionfo Violetto, a gorgeous purple flower which turns into a gorgeous purple pod. The bean turns green when cooked, however. Next is the Painted Lady … [Read more...] about Beans! Spiced, Pickled, and Dilly