Originally from South America, nasturtiums have a culinary and medical history. The leaves and flowers are edible with a tangy taste similar to pepper. Used in salads and soups they …Read More about Nasturtiums Gallery 2017
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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
Bluebells 2017 gallery
Bluebells are considered indicators of ancient woodland. The blooms appear in early spring to take advantage of the sunlight before the forest canopy covers over for the summer. They suit …Read More about Bluebells 2017 gallery
Nasturtiums gallery
Apart from providing wonderful colour in a small garden, nasturtiums are the gardener’s favourite for encouraging beneficial insects into the garden. There is evidence nasturtiums discourage slugs and snails. This …Read More about Nasturtiums gallery
Runner beans flowers gallery
Many beans were originally grown as ornamentals for their delicate flowers on long vines. Most flowers are red (Benchmaster) though a number produce white flowers (Desiree). The flowers are quickly …Read More about Runner beans flowers gallery
Bees in spring
There is nothing nicer than to have the first bean flowers appear and the garden to suddenly become alive with foraging bees. Spring time is when bees emerge from hibernation …Read More about Bees in spring