Q This past summer, our family grew runner beans in raised beds. The plants germinated well from a June seeding and produced a profusion of flowers. Then the flowers just dropped off instead of giving ...

YOU can plant runner bean and French bean seeds straight into the ground now that the soil has warmed up and the risk of frost is over. Most varieties will produce good yields, but this year I’m ...

Runner beans are causing a stir this week. Several readers have written or phoned to tell me they have problems. From gorgeous Georgian town houses to jaw-dropping penthouses, converted campervans to ...

How to grow runner beans: month by month Best runner bean varieties How we test runner beans Growing runner beans Common runner bean growing problems Runner beans are one of the most-popular summer ...

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 ...

I once met a woman whose enthusiasm for handing out seeds vied with that of Johnny Appleseed, that legendary spreader of apple trees across the Midwest. "Everywhere I go, I hand out scarlet runner ...

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With spring finally here - and the UK lockdown in place - you might find yourself with a bit of extra time on your hands, making it the perfect opportunity to try out a bit of gardening. Did you know ...