Scarlet runner beans are a magnet for hummingbirds, as well as bees and butterflies. Unlike other bean plants, this one is so beautiful that many people grow it for ornamental purposes and harvest ...

This simple and speedy approach to runner beans preserves their bright freshness and lends a welcome lift from sharp lemon. Heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan over a medium-high heat ...

Runner beans are one of the most-popular summer veg. They're easy to raise from seed and a few plants will produce enough beans for a family. The Which? Gardening experts share their favourite ...

They should not be too long or stringy. Fresh beans will ‘snap’ easily and look moist and juicy inside. Home-grown runner beans are in season from July to early October. Store in a paper bag ...

This last summer has seen a number of ZB talkback listeners complaining about scarlet runner beans mis-behaving. Two main types of troubles were reported: 1) suddenly no more bean pods were ...

Runner beans are one of the most-popular summer veg. They're easy to raise from seed and a few plants will produce enough beans for a family. The Which? Gardening experts share their favourite ...