And don't be shy to keep picking – because the more you harvest, the more your plants will produce. Enjoying Your Bounty Now for the best part: eating them! Fresh from the garden, peas are ...

They’re divided into several categories, including bush and vining types. You can choose the kind of peas you want, based on qualities such as disease resistance and plant size. Sweet peas ...

For a succession of peas, sow at two-week intervals. Use bamboo canes, trellis or netting to create supports for plants. Once peas have reached 5-8cm (2-3in) in height and their tendrils begin to ...

Sweet peas need support and a screen is a great way ... making it slightly wider and deeper than the root ball of the plant. Allow plants to grow for four weeks until they are about 30cm (12in ...

Pulses are the dried edible seeds of legumes and make a great addition to any food garden. They include beans, peas, and ...

Keen growers snip off these tendrils, remove sideshoots and tie the sweet peas to their support to get the best blooms and stems. Wet soils, warm days and cold nights can make plants drop their buds.

The great news is that this is the best time of year to start planting many different types of plants, including beautiful flowers like sweet peas. Growing your own plants comes with a myriad of ...