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 ...

Most varieties will produce good yields, but this year I’m trying three new (to me at least) varieties as well as my favourite Kings Seeds’ Barlotta Lingua di Fuoco (www.kingsseeds.com). They look so ...

Tomatoes to French or runner beans, there’s no need to buy seeds. Simple steps save them and preserve heritage varieties, advises our Vertical Veg man as part of his series about container gardening ...

When you think about growing your own vegetables, it is likely runner beans will be one of the first things that spring to mind. And it's pretty simple to learn how to grow runner beans. A delicious ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...