Bean plants can be either bush beans (grown on a bush) or climbing beans (grown on a vine). The main types of climbing bean are either runner beans (phaseolus coccineus) …Read More about Harvesting climbing beans
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Bean pot gardening
A decent sized pot or container with half a dozen French bush beans is a must have for the small city garden. Even on a balcony or indoors, for the …Read More about Bean pot gardening
Bean Flowers Gallery
Bean plants produce wonderful flowers. For gardeners the flowers are a sign that the plant is growing successfully and will soon produce beans. Every variety of bean has its own …Read More about Bean Flowers Gallery
Planting out beans
Now is the time to be thinking about this year’s crop of climbing beans. Beans grow very well in city gardens, from containers or in soil beds. They make good …Read More about Planting out beans
Growing bush beans in pots
Bush beans are ideal for growing in pots and containers on balconies or windowsills. They grow to about 60cm in height and are mainly self supporting. Their cropping period is …Read More about Growing bush beans in pots
Spring or summer?
With the recent sunny days it is hard to tell if spring is over and summer is here. For plants started in the house the sudden hot days can be …Read More about Spring or summer?