Beans are an important crop in the home garden. They grow well in the vast majority of the country, and they offer many culinary uses. Beans also store well when dried, and the seed is viable for several years. If you're not growing any already, then consider starting. The number of cultivars available is rather large (bean cultivar list) and they come in many growth habits, primarily focusing on pole and bush varieties. Beans are as simple to grow as seeding (1 inch deep) in the warmth of Spring, keeping watered, and harvesting a few months later.