Picking the right beans to grow
We have quite a large selection of bean varieties for you to choose from in our plug plant range these days – this article takes a look at some of…
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Grow Climbing Beans in Small Spaces
If you’re short on space but would like to grow climbing beans, then here is a good solution that will give you a good yield without taking up too much…
Growing in small spaces
Whether you’re on the waiting list for an allotment and want to get growing in a few pots while you wait, or just want to make the most of your…
Late beans, big beans and a kitchen gadget – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
This is a bit of a random post from me this week, but so many people comment on my runner bean slicer that I have begun to realise that it’s…
Harvesting & Storing Borlotti Beans
Borlotti and Cannellini Beans are such a great crop, and if harvested and stored in a certain way you will be able to keep them for several months, ready to…
Why were my beans so slow to crop? Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I mentioned recently how several plants had been growing super slowly this summer, and I’m back on that subject again this week. The reason? My beans. Finally, I am actually…
Late beans, courgettes, tomatoes & sweetcorn too! Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I can’t quite get over what a strange growing season it has been this year. I thought I’d do a little round up of what’s been going on. I know…
Growing Beans? Check the leaves
Beans are very good at showing you when they’re not happy – their leaves change very quickly. If you’re growing them at the moment, give them a checkover to make…
Dealing with blackflies on broad beans
If you see clusters of tiny black aphids on the tops of your broad bean plants at this time of year, you’re probably looking at a blackfly infestation. What does…
Dwarf Beans for Smaller Plots
Dwarf beans are such a good choice for those with smaller plots – perhaps you’re growing just a few veggies in pots by the back door, or only have space…
Should I grow climbing beans or dwarf beans?
They’re one of the most popular things to grow at home, producing lots and lots of beans to harvest for several weeks in summer and through to early autumn. If…
Use, Freeze or Dry Shelled Beans…
There are several different options for any cannellini beans, borlotti beans or other beans that you have been growing for shelling. Use them fresh: If you want to cook the…