About Jose and Green Beans n More

Hi, I’m Jose

I’m Jose Britto, the writer behind Green Beans n More. If you have ever stood in your yard thinking, “I want to grow my own food, but where do I even start?” you are exactly who I write for.

My approach is simple: practical tips, clear steps, and realistic expectations. No perfect gardens required. Just the kind of advice that actually helps when you are dealing with uneven sun, stubborn soil, surprise pests, and the limited time most of us have.

What this site is about

Green Beans n More is built for home growers who want results without getting buried in confusing options. I focus on the everyday wins that matter most, like getting a raised bed going, helping plants handle summer heat, improving soil over time, and picking crops that make sense for your season and space.

• Beginner-friendly starts: raised beds, containers, seed starting, and simple garden layouts
• Soil that improves each season: compost, mulching, organic matter, and easy amendments
• Pest and disease troubleshooting: practical identification and realistic control strategies
• What to plant next: seasonal planning, succession planting, and crop rotation basics

You won’t find “magic” fixes here. You will find methods I have tested in my own backyard and written for typical home-garden conditions.

My gardening style

I like straightforward gardening. That means I focus on the basics first because they prevent many common problems:

• Sun: matching crops to the light you actually have
• Soil structure: building better soil instead of constantly fighting it
• Watering habits: consistency beats intensity
• Observation: catching issues early before they turn into disasters

Learning as you go is part of it. Some seasons are fantastic. Some are humbling. Both teach you something useful, and I share those lessons in a way that saves you time and frustration.

A little background

I’m a hands-on backyard gardener who has learned by doing, experimenting, and adjusting season after season. Most of what I grow is the everyday stuff we actually cook with, beans, tomatoes, peppers, herbs, and whatever makes sense for the weather that year.

If you are growing in a real yard with real constraints, uneven light, changing temps, and the occasional pest explosion, you are in the right place.

Why I started this site

I started Green Beans n More because gardening advice online can feel either too vague or too perfect. Real home gardens are rarely picture-perfect, and most people are not trying to run a farm. They want a few dependable beds, healthier soil next year than this year, and food they are proud to bring into the kitchen.

This site is my way of making gardening feel doable and worth your effort, even if you are starting with one bed, one container, or a small corner of your yard.

What you can expect

When you read Green Beans n More, you can expect guidance that is:

• Clear: simple steps, plain language, and no unnecessary fluff
• Practical: focused on what to do next, not just theory
• Budget-aware: smart upgrades over expensive setups
• Seasonal: advice that fits the rhythms of planting, growing, and harvesting

I also share the “why” behind recommendations, so you can make better decisions when your garden throws you a curveball.

One quick note on approach: I lean practical and low-spray. I start with prevention and simple, common-sense fixes first, and I only step things up when the situation calls for it.

Start here

If you are new here, start with the topic that matches your biggest question right now:

• Raised beds: how to build and fill your first bed
• Soil basics: compost, mulch, and easy upgrades that pay off
• Pest help: figuring out what is chewing your leaves and what to do next

And if you ever feel stuck, remember this: gardens are built one small improvement at a time. That is how I garden, and that is how I write.

Welcome to Green Beans n More.