The bean family is one of the most diverse, useful, and surprisingly charismatic plant groups in the gardening world. Even if you don't like the fruits (or the seeds as the case may be), between towering shade trees, brilliantly blooming shrubs and colorful flowering vines, Fabaceae has likely shaped your garden more than you realize.

Join Evan and Dennis as they take a deeper look at this fabulous family exploring the history, ecology, quirks, and garden value of legumes both familiar and unexpected, along with some standout selections growing here at the arboretum. Whether you come for the flowers, the foliage, or the fascinating plant history, you’ll quickly discover there’s much more here than just peas and peanuts.