Jack Miller

Coffee beans should be stored in an airtight container, away from light, heat, and moisture, to keep them fresh for as long as possible.   That’s the short answer, and honestly, it’s the answer that matters most if you want every cup to taste as good as the day you bought the beans.   Coffee … Read more

How often to water beans depends on a few key factors, including the type of beans you’re growing, the stage of growth, and your local weather conditions.   In general, most bean plants need about 1 inch of water per week, whether that comes from rainfall or your garden hose.   But that’s just a … Read more

You should water green beans about once or twice a week, giving them roughly one inch of water each time.   That said, the exact answer to how often you should water green beans depends on your soil, the weather, and the stage of growth your plants are in.   Green beans are pretty forgiving, … Read more

The time to water bath pickled green beans is 10 minutes for pint jars and 15 minutes for quart jars, once your jars are properly packed and your canner is at a full rolling boil.   That processing time is based on safe, tested canning guidelines for acidified foods like pickled green beans.   If … Read more

The recommended time to water bath dilly beans is 10 minutes for pint jars and 15 minutes for quart jars, adjusting for altitude as needed.   This processing time starts once the water in your canner reaches a rolling boil, not before.   Getting this timing right is the difference between crisp, shelf-stable dilly beans … Read more