When I was young and idle, I’d dream of a self-refilling pint of cider. Now I’m older and immeasurably less interesting, I dream of the slightly more realistic horticultural equivalent: beans and ...

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 ...

Runner beans come in a range of varieties and can be easily grown as climbers or in containers. These stringless beans are ideal for adding to home-cooked meals, offering a large harvest throughout ...

It’s every gardener's worst nightmare after putting hours of effort into their veggie patches only to have their precious crops devastated by pests. If you have carefully nurtured your runner beans ...

Runner beans were introduced to Britain from the Americas in Tudor times, along with potatoes and tomatoes. They’re now one of Britain’s most popular vegetables. They were first grown here as ...

Sow seeds for runner, climbing French and dwarf beans from April onwards and you'll be picking lots of tasty pods through the summer months. Follow our guide to growing these beans, which can all be ...

Lockdown turned many of our fingers green this summer as we jumped on the grow your own bandwagon at home in our gardens. From tomatoes and carrots, to squash and sweetcorn. Runner beans were among ...

Runner beans originated in Central America. With the scientific name Phaseolus coccineus, runner beans are members of the same species group as other common beans such as the green bean, black bean, ...

Greens are crucial for our well-being, as they provide the essential nutrients and energy our bodies need. Runner beans are a staple in many UK households, and despite their simplicity, adding this ...