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BEANS ARE AN incredibly productive and versatile crop. Not only are they filling and packed with vitamins, but they’re also a great source of protein, which is unusual for home garden crops.

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 ...

Five things to do in the garden this week: Fruit crops ... a sign that the nutrients in the canes have returned to the plant’s perennial roots and can be recycled into new canes.