People often think of a raised bed as a soil bed a foot or so off the ground. It is that and more. By fixing a frame over the bed …Read More about Raised bed progress
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Stairway garden
City gardening is about growing plants on walls, paths and stairways. Besides flat roofs and regular gardens, walls are abundant in cities. Making use of these vertical spaces enables even …Read More about Stairway garden
First beans
The first beans of the season have appeared. Having survived the invasion of slugs the gardener can expect a regular supply of beans between now and October. Having a range …Read More about First beans
Bean flowers
Beans are one crop that really benefit from horrible rainy weather. Once the plants set flower they require plenty of water and should never be left to dry out. Fortunately …Read More about Bean flowers
Bean netting progress
Creating your own “hanging gardens of Babylon” in a city garden is every urban gardener’s dream. While using lines of string to draw climbing plants up works well, having the …Read More about Bean netting progress
Starting beans
Starting beans from seed is one of the easiest horticultural things to do. They are ideal for showing children as the process happens over 5-10 days. Bean seeds (beans) are …Read More about Starting beans