Most bean plants are relegated to rows or patches in the vegetable garden. Although they are tasty and healthful, when it comes to looks, well, they didn’t win that lottery. However, the scarlet ...

Growing fruit and vegetables at home or in an allotment is a rewarding experience, with a range of foods easily grown. One commonly grown vegetable are runner beans, which are delicate and need to be ...

For most gardeners, summer isn’t complete without a thriving vegetable patch. The vast majority of UK vegetables are sown between March and June, so whether you’re a seasoned gardener or novice, there ...

Start growing scarlet runner beans much more than simply an edible bean – red runner bean blooms are magnets for hummingbirds and butterflies. We’re working toward growing and producing more and more ...

RUNNER beans are the flagships of the allotments and kitchen gardens, standing up to eight feet tall, they provide an attractive main focal point, the flowers are usually red, although white and pink ...

Most of us who garden don’t have the space to grow grain crops such as wheat or barley, but we have space to grow legumes such as beans and peas. Legumes are second in importance only to grains in the ...

Beans are one of the longest-cultivated plants across the world, adding flavor, texture and nutrients to traditional recipes. With thousands of varieties to choose from, it is simply a matter of ...

A friend complained that she was tired of picking beans every day and asked what variety needed to be harvested only once or twice a week. Unfortunately, when it comes to beans, the harvest depends ...