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
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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
Last of the summer beans
In normal years you can expect to pick beans from early June through to late September. Picking starts with small immature beans to encourage new beans leading on to mature …Read More about Last of the summer beans
Picking beans
Beans contain significant amounts of soluble fibre which can help lower blood cholesterol. They are also delicious and filling. Growing beans is a simple way to introduce children to the …Read More about Picking beans
Summer beans
Beans do well in a Belgium summer, they even seem to thrive with the regular days of rain. By planting over several months the crop produces steadily through to the …Read More about Summer 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