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
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Repotting first beans
This is the time of year to start beans indoors. These beans were started in the boxes about 10 days ago and are now ready for moving to individual pots. …Read More about Repotting first beans
Early beans: Starting broad beans
Broad beans are considered winter beans because they grow best in cool weather and dislike summer heat. These fast growing beans can be planted in the autumn to over-winter for …Read More about Early beans: Starting broad beans
Growing beans gallery
Beans are fun to grow, tasty and a great choice for novice, expert and children gardeners. They are the ideal city garden plant as they require little space, grow well …Read More about Growing beans gallery
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