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The Ultimate Guide to Growing French Beans in Containers (Dwarf & Climbing)

The Ultimate Guide to Growing French Beans in Containers (Dwarf & Climbing)

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. ...
Sarah Talbot
Haxnicks Gardening blog Three Sisters mound with sweetcorn, beans, squash

3 Vegetable Plants to Always Plant Together - Three Sister's Planting

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...
Nicola Wallis
Cane rings, cane supports & other plant support products for sweetpeas and other climbing flowers

5 Simple but decorative plant support ideas

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...
Sarah Talbot
How to Grow Broad Beans in Containers

How to Grow Broad Beans in Containers

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.
Sarah Talbot
How to grow Broad Beans of fava beans in the Garden

How to grow Broad Beans of fava beans in the Garden

Broad beans, or Fava beans as they are called in the USA, are a very popular bean.  Around 10,000 tonnes are grown commercially in the UK every year. They are...
Nicola Wallis
Choosing the Right Rootrainer

Choosing the Right Rootrainer

What are Rootrainers? Rootrainers are planting cells that have been used by professional growers for decades. Their three main advantages are: Plant roots are Air Pruned resulting in stronger healthier...
Sarah Talbot
cabbage-with-frost-in-winter-garden

20 Fruit & Vegetables To Plant in November

If you want to carry on eating from the garden don’t let the onset of winter stop you. Winter gardening can be every bit as rewarding as summer gardening. It...
Sarah Talbot
Beginners Guide to Growing an Edible Container Garden

Beginners Guide to Growing an Edible Container Garden

Container gardening tips.  Find out how to grow your own food all summer long on a balcony or patio. From salads to tomatoes this is how to start a mini vegetable...
Sarah Talbot
Beginners Guide to Crop Rotation in the Vegetable Garden

Beginners Guide to Crop Rotation in the Vegetable Garden

We are often asked about the best ways to grow vegetables and ensure the health of the soil. And the answer is Crop Rotation - one of the most important techniques...
Sarah Talbot
December Planting: Fruit and vegetables to plant in December

December Planting: Fruit and vegetables to plant in December

  Even in the depth of winter it is possible to keep growing and sowing. December is a surprisingly good time to plant vegetables both outside and in. Sowing in...
Nicola Wallis
haxnicks- grow at home- growing tips- how to grow green beans

How to Grow Green Beans

Green beans come in bush or pole varieties and within these there are many, varied cultivars from Runners to Dwarf. Traditionally called "green" beans the cultivars come in a whole...
Tildenet Marketing
Haxnicks Big Ben plant frame plant support for beans, peas, sweet peas and climbing plants

Product Bite: Big Ben architectural plant frame

What is the Big Ben Plant Frame : The Big Ben plant frame is a decorative plant support - perfect for climbing flowers like Sweet peas  but also ideal for...
Sarah Talbot