Remy, that's really interesting. I've always lumped the two greasy and wax together lol. Now that you mention it everything I've grown that's called wax was yellow lol. Thanks so much for the info.

Toni

Well, I'm glad to hear that you got my beans. Thanks, looking forward to seeing what I get back.

Bruce

Thanks for the additional info Remy!!

I actually came across a bag of mixed green and wax 'yellow' beans at the grocery today so I quickly nabbed it. We'll be steaming them for dinner to see how the kids like them. Then I'll know whether to add them to our 'to-grow' list!

Hugs all,
Wendy / sassyb...

I hope to mail mine out by the end of the week. I want to give them a few more days to dry.

I hope to send Cranberry bush beans, Turkey craw pole beans, Lazy housewire pole beans, Marie Amazilitei's pole beans, Top-notch yellow bush beans, and Calypso bush beans. Marie Amazilitei's pole bean is yellow and instead of growing straight it curls into a C or almost a six.

Don (dem)_pa)

I spy with my little eye, something on my wish list!!! LOL! Don, those look great!

LOL ME Too Becky hehe :)

I see something on my wish list too LOL!!

I am waiting for a few pods to start frying...and I hope they will be ready by Monday, so I can get my beans out by next Friday :)....but if not I will have to send in only what I have now :(

Donna :)

I am waiting for a few pods to start frying

Okay that really should have said drying....but ironically I sauteed up a batch of garlic green beans with dinner tonight ROTFLMBO!!

Your picture is too tempting DON! LOL!

I have been waiting to eat my Stortino de Trento beans I grew this year from Seeds from Italy. I have been adding them to a baggie I have in the freezer. I was suppose to eat them with my birthday steak and some potatoes another GW member gave me, but I did not make it yet since I was sick. They are really pretty beans with the purple on green curly pods.

Still waiting for My Lamon beans, another Seeds of Italy bean, to dry. They are still full green on the vines with no signs of drying! UGG!

Has anyone ever grown Blue Jay beans? I want to try them next year.

Christy

Donna, YUM! That sounds so good. Is it simply just garlic and green beans? Do you put anything else?

I can usually just eat a whole bowl of plain steamed green beans. I just had some for lunch. They are growing faster than I can keep up with them.

Sometimes I make it like my dad use to make it. Blanch the green beans and drain. Then in a skillet, put butter and throw garlic in and then the green beans and drizzle with oyster sauce. I am sure it is calories galore that is why I only indulge once in a while.

Don, I see a few that I sure would like to grow out. I checked your list and you do not have any listed. Is there any beans you would like? I will try to dig deep and see if I have it to share.

Nancy

Nancy, are you posting at the same time as me again? LOL!

I had two gardens this summer. My vegetable garden and I had beans planted in my cottage garden. I had butterbeans/lima beans, Cherokee Trail of Tears and several others planted in the cottage garden. After they were growing for several weeks, a family of voles moved into that garden. They destroyed all of the beans.

I would like a few Cherokee Trail of Tears and any kind of lima beans. Pole or bush. Any kind of soup bean.

Don

Nancy...I love green beans sauteed in butter...and adding oyster sauce sounds absolutely yummy!!
Sometimes I add some dark soy to them. But this time it was just good extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt and minced fresh German Red garlic.Oh and a few slices of kohlrabi, only because I had them LOL...! Boy it was good...especially because I got the last serving out of the pan with all the little browned bits of caramelized garlic, oh boy I wish there were some leftovers :)

I am at a complete loss as to what to do. I have my beans all packed up. I have been on vacation for a couple of weeks and just got back. I just ran back through posts and don't see my name on the list anywhere. I sent out an email before I left to be included and assumed I would be added. I'm not sure if I should send seeds or what to do from here. I'm confused. Can someone help? I really want to do this exchange and have everything ready but, don't know what to do from here - I feel amazingly silly!...hugs, Jamie

HI Jamie!

Relax! LOL! There is no cut off date for signing up here. You just need to send your beans to me so I get them by October 31st! So no problem! I will add you to the list! Just send me an email so I can send you my address! Everything is ok!

***bonechickchris~Christy
***dirtdiggin~Toni
***booberry85~Becky
sunnyk~Donna
highalttransplant~Bonnie
gardenmom2~Nichol
***grymntl~Bruce
tormato~Gary
sugarshane1313~Jim
sassybutterfly 2008~Wendy
dem pa~Don
zebraman
***Daniel aka dirtdiggin Jr.
luvgardening2/Nancy
remy
arroyogardener/Jamie

(*** seeds Received)

Thank you so much for adding me to the list...lol...I really am not crazy or addicted to beans...lol...I feel so silly now. For those that don't know I contacted poor Christy on here, her garden email AND her AOL! She was so sweet to respond to my babbling very kindly. I know it's silly to be so excited about beans but, I was so looking forward to this exchange. It's my first!. Thanks to all for your patients with me! Hugs!

I have 4 different types of beans and I would like to be included in this swap.

Danny

Hi Christy,
Just letting you know I got my package on its way : )
Thanks for doing the swap,
Remy

For those that don't know, Christy had some computer issues. It burped and said I'm not turning back on...ugghh...Oh I hate it when that happens.
She's checking emails...and doing what she can from a dino...we all remember our dino's lol. Bless her heart for doing this swap!

Hope to see you up and running soon Christy.

Toni

Ugh! no fun dealin' with dinos!!

Toni could you email me Christy's address?

Thanks!
Wendy

Sorry to hear about Christy's computer but thanks, Toni, for letting us know before we started to worry if she was sick or something. Computer burbs are no fun!!! but, this way we all know what's up and don't have to be concerned it's something worse. Thanks!

Hugs,

Jamie

Hi Guys!

Yeah, I did not even want to tell you all that my hard drive crashed on the lap top because something is always happening to me computer-wise, and it is almost unbelieveable! LOL!
Anyway, I am in the dungeon on the dino computer like Toni said! LOL! They are suppose to replace the laptop hard drive tomorrow, so it BETTER work! I am so sick of everything computer associated breaking down on me!

Anyway, sure Danny, you can join! Just have you beans to me by Halloween.

I also received beans from Don and Jamie today!

***bonechickchris~Christy
***dirtdiggin~Toni
***booberry85~Becky
sunnyk~Donna
highalttransplant~Bonnie
gardenmom2~Nichol
***grymntl~Bruce
tormato~Gary
sugarshane1313~Jim
sassybutterfly 2008~Wendy
***dem pa~Don
zebraman
***Daniel aka dirtdiggin Jr.
luvgardening2/Nancy
remy
***arroyogardener/Jamie
reynal/Danny
(*** seeds Received)

I can't believe my beans got there already! You are in NJ and I am in a very small town in the VERY southern tip of Texas! They always warn us it will take a little longer! There was even a half day Saturday and a closed all day sunday in there...hummmmmmmmm... YaY for the postal system...lol!

Hugs,

Jamie

I'm hoping to get mine packed up tonight and tomorrow.. by the wkend at the latest! lol

Hugs!
Wendy / sassyb...

Hey everyone! I don't want to hijack the thread but don't forget to checkout Incredible Edibles & Incredible Edibles newest swap, The Great Feast! Featuring all your favorite fruits, veggies & herbs!

Here is a link that might be useful: November Swap: The Great Feast.

Yeah, it's lonely over there at The Great Feast, LOL! I know there are a couple of really big group swaps going on right now, and it can be overwhelming, but this one is a partner swap, so it's only a half a dozen or so packets of seeds (unless you're one of those that go completely overboard, and you know who you are, LOL!!!)

Christy, I have my beans all packaged up, and they will go in the mail tomorrow.

I'm finally caught up on all of my smaller swaps and trades, now it's time to get serious about harvesting some seeds out of the flower garden.

Bonnie

Sheesh...I have been waiting on my 4 biggest pods for weeks now...but they absolutely refuse to dry...they wont even show a hint that they even want to attempt to start drying. I really intended to have my beans to you by now....but those darn green pods...well I will give them until Monday, but then that package is getting shipped one way or another.

Oh ...and I am keeping my fingers crossed for a speedy Computer recovery for you!

Donna :)

I really thought I would have the beans on their way to Christy by now but I have been busy and I am also working on another BIG swap. I went through wish list and packaged seeds up but I have these seeds that are NOT on wish list. I wanted to see if there was any interest before I went through the trouble of packaging them up. I know. I am LAZY.

Delinel
Dolico-Dall' Occhio
Festina
Fin de Bagnol
Koala
Maxibel
Tavera
Topcrop
Xera

Purple Podded Pole
Supermarconi

Lina Sisco's Bird Egg

Nancy

Hi Nancy,

I would sure be interested in Fin de Bagnol, Tavera and Maxibel.

Toni

I'd love to try the Tavera & Delinel beans, Nancy. Thank you for offering.

Hi Guys!!!!
I received seeds from Remy yesterday (I hope for real this time Remy! LOL!)
and Reyna came today! Thank you!!!!

Just to let you guys know, I will be away for a few days, Nov. 1st to the 4th or 5th. I think I will be able to check in online at the hotel so that is not a big problem.
However, I am worried about any beans that will be sent in late, then will be stuck in my mailbox for those days I am away. I dont want them out in the elements that long, especially if it rains and the air is moist.

So PLEASE, for that reason alone, get those seeds to me by the 31st!!!!

All the pieces on my computer were fixed yesterday! Hooray!

***bonechickchris~Christy
***dirtdiggin~Toni
***booberry85~Becky
sunnyk~Donna
highalttransplant~Bonnie
gardenmom2~Nichol
***grymntl~Bruce
tormato~Gary
sugarshane1313~Jim
sassybutterfly 2008~Wendy
***dem pa~Don
zebraman
***Daniel aka dirtdiggin Jr.
luvgardening2/Nancy
***remy
***arroyogardener/Jamie
***reynal/Danny
(*** seeds Received)

I swear that they will be in the mail by Monday afternoon!!

And I wouldn't mind a few of the Supermarconi if you still have the time :)

Thanks :-)

I have Supermarconi too Donna, so I will definitely make sure you get them! Maybe just write it down on your list when you send them out! I know, I have beans that I planted in the spring, well they sent out new shoots and another crop, and they are still all green! It is insane! LOL!

Christy

My package went out today. Sixty-three varieties, 305 packs. It looks like there will be enough Supermarconi (my second favorite bean) for all.

Gary

Christy,
Lol, yes I'm sure they were from me this time : )

Gary,
Holy Cow! 305 packs! You went crazy, lol.
Remy

WOW Gary! that's impressive!!

I am planning on heading to the p.o. tomorrow we've had flu symptoms here and I've had sick kiddos all wkend and today.. I hope tomorrow is gonna be better..lol ugh!

~Wendy / sassyb...

bonechickchris,

Maybe you should stop your mail for the few days your going to be away next week. (Is it really that soon?) you can do it at www.usps.com or at your local post office. Keep those beans safe.

Bruce

OMG Gary! That is A LOT of beans! LOL! Thank you so much! Please make sure you let me know of some varieties that you are looking for so I make sure I give you back some that you do not already have. Thanks!

I will only be away for like 3 or 4 days, sort of a half vacation. I have my mom coming over daily to feed the birds and fish, so she will bring in my mail for me. I just wanted to let everyone know, especially because the deadline will be passed, and if you dont hear from me for a few days, I dont want you to think I ran off with all the beans! LOL!
So, probably all beans will be ok, I just would perfer they be here before so it would be one less thing to worry about.

I did not get my mail yet today, but I did get Bonnies beans yesterday!
***bonechickchris~Christy
***dirtdiggin~Toni
***booberry85~Becky
sunnyk~Donna
***highalttransplant~Bonnie
gardenmom2~Nichol
***grymntl~Bruce
tormato~Gary
sugarshane1313~Jim
sassybutterfly 2008~Wendy
***dem pa~Don
zebraman
***Daniel aka dirtdiggin Jr.
luvgardening2/Nancy
***remy
***arroyogardener/Jamie
***reynal/Danny
(*** seeds Received)

Hope you feel better Wendy, I know what that is like! When I was sick, I just wanted to shoot myself because I felt so bad! LOL! I could not think or do anything!

Crazy, Remy?

Good thing it wasn't a tomato seed swap. :)

Gary

And here I thought 27 was a lot! LOL!

Becky,
I did 26 I thinking it was a lot too!

Gary,
Lol, I know what you mean about tomato seeds swaps!
Remy

Daniel and I sent a few more, but Gary has us beat! LOL

Well, I received Gary's HUGE package today! I felt like it was Christmas! LOL! He shared so many beans, you should all thank him for his generousity! And please GARY, let me know of some varieties that you DONT have so I can send you back some good ones in return!

sugarshane, gardenmom2, and Zebraman, if you do not mind, could you just send me an email or post to let me know that you are still in this and if your beans are sent out yet? No problems, just wanted to double check with the people who I have not seen active on the thead lately. Christy

***bonechickchris~Christy
***dirtdiggin~Toni
***booberry85~Becky
sunnyk~Donna
***highalttransplant~Bonnie
gardenmom2~Nichol
***grymntl~Bruce
***tormato~Gary
sugarshane1313~Jim
sassybutterfly 2008~Wendy
***dem pa~Don
zebraman
***Daniel aka dirtdiggin Jr.
luvgardening2/Nancy
***remy
***arroyogardener/Jamie
***reynal/Danny
(*** seeds Received)

TOday I got beans from sugarshane! Thank you!!!!

These are the people that I have not received beans from yet, with most of them I know they are on their way. Would gardenmom2 and zebraman, PLEASE let me know that you are still in! Beans are due tomorrow! Thanks!

sunnyk~Donna On Their Way
gardenmom2~Nichol ???
sassybutterfly 2008~Wendy On Their Way
zebraman ????
luvgardening2/Nancy ON Their Way

Trying a recipe with Jacob's Cattle Beans tonight. It's cooking now after soaking the beans over night, but I thought I'd share. It's real easy and simply cooks in the crock pot...

Vegetarian Crock Pot Baked Beans

Ingredients:
1 pound dry beans
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, chopped or coarsely grated
2 celery stalks, sliced thinly
4 garlic cloves, minced (optional)
2 tsp white vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 6 ounce can tomato paste
4 tbsp ketchup
1/4 cup margarine

Preparation:
Cover the beans with water and soak the overnight.
Add all ingredients, including soak water, to a crock pot and stir to combine. Cook on low for 8-10 hours.

I'll let you know how it turns out :)

Toni

I can't wait to see what goodies are sent to me!
I didn't know there were so many different types of beans.
Hopefully I get alot of soup type beans.
I can't wait to start putting together some recipes to go along w/ the wonderful assortment of peppers I will have next year!

Okay...the votes are in and it's a thumbs up recipe!!!!!!! Absolutely delicious!!!!!

Mmmmmm! Toni, that recipe looks like a keeper. I think I'm going to ry it this week.

Hey! Dean (a regular on the Legume forum) posted some interesting reads on beans. You might want to check out this thread and these blogs.

Here is a link that might be useful: Blogs on Beans

Hi, I would like to request to drop out of this swap. If the beans have not been sent, please just pass mine out among the other people and use my postage for a later swap or swapper that may be short.

Thank you.