Most of us lead busy lives and things don’t always go to plan. So, if you have been meaning to start off your runner beans for a while now but haven’t yet got round to it, you may be worried that you have left it too late…
I have recently moved my chilli plant indoors now that the UK winter is approaching in an effort to extend the fruiting season and ensure a supply of freshly grown chillis all year round. In doing this, I have come across an unexpected problem: I started to notice the presence of lots of tiny black flies all around the plant.
Having decided to grow runner beans this year, I was concerned when I saw several areas of black bug infestations on both the stems and on the underside of the runner bean leaves. So I set about trying to find out exactly what these black bugs were, why they were there and how I could best get rid of them.
If you only have a very small garden, or maybe just a balcony, and are looking to grow runner beans in containers, how do you create the best growing environment to ensure a strong and healthy crop? Here we will take a look at the ideal conditions that runner beans need in order to survive and thrive!
If you only have a very small garden, or maybe just a balcony, and are looking to grow broad beans in containers, how do you create the best growing environment to ensure a strong and healthy crop? Here we will take a look at the ideal conditions that broad beans need in order to survive and thrive!
I am a keen grower of runner beans and have recently been asking myself whether it is possible for them to survive UK winters and come back year after year. Here is what I’ve found out.
When it comes to beans, there are several different types that you can grow. At first glance it can be confusing as to the difference between them, and which type is best suited to you. Read on to discover more about runner beans and broad beans, so that you can make an informed decision on which is the best bean for you to grow!
With more and more people now growing their own fruit and veg at home, raised beds have become a common sight in gardens up and down the country. But are raised beds a good idea?
