Start growing scarlet runner beans much more than simply an edible bean – red runner bean blooms are magnets for hummingbirds and butterflies. We’re working toward growing and producing more and more ...

Heat-loving nasturtiums are among the easiest annuals to grow. Just direct sow the seeds in late May, once the risk of frost has passed. Plant the seeds one to two centimetres deep in a sunny site and ...

Many pensioners leisurely take to their garden to grow a few bits and bobs. But for 80-year-old Peter Glazebrook there’s a slight difference. Instead of growing a few tomatoes to throw in a summer ...

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The legume family is a large and diverse group of plants that includes beans, peas, lentils, soybeans, and peanuts. Legumes are unique because they have the unusual ability to add nutrients to the ...

Beginning gardeners often ask me, "Which beans should I grow, bush or pole?" Here's what to consider in deciding. First, let's distinguish between runner beans (Phaseolus coccineus) and common garden ...

The difference between a fresh green bean and a canned one is huge. But green beans (snap beans) aren’t the only kind of bean you can grow in Alaska. Runner and fava beans also do very well and you ...

Lack of outdoor space is an ever-increasing problem for urban gardeners, who often try to cram too much into their plot, with varying results. Anyone who wants to grow a variety of produce with just a ...

Spring is the perfect time to get out into the garden and grow your own vegetables. There are lots of vegetables that can be grown in early spring, including peas, tomatoes, runner beans and Brussels ...