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 Beans progress
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Planting list – week ending 22 May 2016
Runner beans Dwarf French beans
Raised bed layout
The main benefit of a raised bed is that the elevated soil level creates a soft bed of soil where plants roots can develop easily. This allows more plants to …Read More about Raised bed layout
Making a simple bean frame
Climbing beans work well in limited space. Creating a climbing net for beans on a simple frame enables half a dozen plants to fill a small space. It is also …Read More about Making a simple bean frame
Planting list – week ending 15 May 2016
Tomatoes Basil Beans
Growing in the shadows
City gardens are always restricted in their exposure to direct sunlight. Fortunately this is not a problem for vigorous climbing plants such as runner beans, cucumbers and vine tomatoes. These …Read More about Growing in the shadows