OpinionOpinion byKem OrmondFeatures writer·The Country·29 Aug, 2026 05:00 PM4 mins to readKem Ormond is a features writer for The Country as well as Coast & Country, covering all aspects of rural life.‌ Asian yardlong beans, also known as snake beans, are among the unusual vegetables gardeners can try growing this season. Photo / Pixabay, K_KristieIt is always enjoyable to experiment with growing unusual vegetables. I have recently been browsing seed catalogues and gardening websites for inspiration, looking for interesting and less familiar varieties that might be worth trying.

With so many seed suppliers offering an increasingly diverse range of vegetables, there is no