Been in the video wilderness for awhile but I'm back with some tips on growing food crops in containers. In this example we grow peas in a medium sized pot and I explain my secret growing medium for ...

Once peas have reached 5-8cm (2-3in) in height and their tendrils begin to reach out for support, place stakes next to plants. To grow an early crop, try sowing seeds in a length of old guttering ...

Why grow sweet peas as a screen? Sweet peas need support and a screen is a great way of exploiting their natural growing habit while introducing height, colour and scent in one season. Create a ...

Patience is a virtue when it comes to growing beautiful flowers, but this is how long you can expect sweet peas to take ...

Begin with cool-loving plants, like onions, peas and brassicas, then switch to warmth-loving vegetables, and finally, plant the real heat-lovers. If you use larger containers, secure a trellis on the ...

Leave one plant in each individual pot and seedlings spaced 4 inches apart in larger containers. Cut the extra sprouts at ground level and use them in salads, sandwiches and stir-fries.