French beans come in either dwarf or climbing varieties and are the perfect choice for small space growers to grow beans from seed on a balcony, patio or roof terrace. The perfect introductiuon to growing your own food, cutting down food miles and avoiding supermarket shortages. Find out how to grow French beans in containers here...
What is the Three Sisters Planting Method?
The Three Sisters Planting Method is an ancient practice dating back to almost three hundred years ago. Native American tribes such as the Iroquois and Cherokee grew Three Sister Gardens as it allowed them to successfully grow 3 crops in the area of one. The Three Sisters Planting Method is an equally important gardening concept today as it was all those years ago as it provides long-term soil fertility whilst maximising growing space. It is a form of sustainable gardening as increases biodiversity, attracts pollinators and enhances soil fertility rather than removing it.
Discover 5 simple to use easy decorative plant support ideas to inspire you. Suitable for supporting all climbing plants including vegetable plants such as climbing beans and peas and flowers such as sweetpeas.
Don't let lack of space stop you growing broad beans in pots and containers. Here is your step by step guide to growing broad beans from seed in garden planters.
Broad beans, or Fava beans as they are called in the USA, are a very popular bean. Aro...
What are Rootrainers? Rootrainers are planting cells that have been used by professiona...
