The Lazy Housewife Bean= big misunderstanding

I am really into the heirloom veggies... I think its amazing to be able to grow a vegetable or flower variety that was grown in the 1800's or earlier, especially in the age of genetically modified everything. I feel that it is so important to know where your food comes from and maybe even grow it or visit a farmer's market.

I have to admit I was a little distracted when talking to my husband. He mentioned something about a lazy housewife and I didn't quite understand/ listen (I admit). Turns out, he was talking about an heirloom bean named the Lazy Housewife bean that he saw in a recent gardening magazine.

I'm not growing this one this year, but it is definitely on my list!

This bean has been around since 1810 and earned its unique name because it was the first bean that didn't need the string removed. With not having to worry about this chore, I'm sure it freed up the housewives to do other important things... I doubt they were lazy!

My, how the times have changed!