How To Grow

Many people feel that pole beans have a richer bean flavour than bush beans. The effort of trellising them is more than repaid by the ease of picking and their extended, abundant harvest. Pole beans are a good choice for small gardens because they use vertical space. Follow along with this handy How to Grow Pole Beans Guide  and grow food. Latin Phaseolus vulgaris Family: Fabaceae Difficulty Easy Season & Zone Season: Warm Season Exposure: Full-sun Zone: All zones Timing Direct sow from mid-May to the beginning of July. Try to plant during a warm, dry spell. Soil must be warm – if...

Nicotiana flowering tobacco looks timeless in the garden, adding height and airy lightness to any sunny spot. Water during hot, dry spells. Deadhead frequently to keep plants looking neat and to prolong flowering. Stake in windy exposures. Aphids can be blasted off plants with a shot from the hose. Sow on the surface of the soil, and do not cover. Thin to 45-60cm (18-24″) apart. It is easy to grow Nicotiana seeds. Latin Nicotiana sylvestris Difficulty Easy Season & Zone Exposure: Full sun to partial sun – prefers a warm spot Zone: 2-10 Timing Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost,...

Chives have been in use as a culinary herb in China since around 3,000 BC. It was Marco Polo who returned westward with the notion that they made good eating, but chives were not popular in European gardens until the 16th century. Follow along with this handy How to Grow Chives from seed guide and grow some kitchen spice this spring.! Latin Allium schoenoprasum & A. tuberosum Family: Alliaceae Difficulty Easy Season & Zone Season: Cool season Exposure: Full sun Zone: 3-12 Timing Start indoors February to May, and transplant or direct sow once the soil has warmed in late spring. Optimal soil...

Marjoram is the milder cousin of oregano, with a very similar flavour profile but gentler impact. Sprinkle some freshly cut marjoram over an omelette or baguette for a savoury treat. Follow this handy How to Grow Marjoram from seed guide and grow some flavour. Latin Origanum majorana. Lamiaceae family. Difficulty Easy Season & Zone Exposure: Full sun Zone: Hardy to Zone 5 Starting Start indoors in plug trays from February to April. Starting indoors is more reliable than direct sowing. Use bottom heat to maintain a constant soil temperature of 15°C (60°F) for best results. Seeds should germinate in 7...

Dainty Baby’s Breath is actually quite a tough plant. Ordinary soil will do. Be sure it is not too rich, and avoid feeding plants. Cut back after flowering to encourage a second bloom. This species is well suited to xeriscaping. Follow these handy How to Grow Gypsophila Baby’s Breath instructions and grow these delicate blooms. Latin Gypsophila elegans Family: Caryophyllaceae Difficulty Easy, Annual Season & Zone Exposure: Full sun to partial shade Zone: 2-10 Timing Plants bloom quickly from seed, so start outdoors, direct sowing in early spring in cool soil, when a light frost is still possible… Around March 15th on...