Runner Beans
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Grow your own: Runner beans
These must be UK gardeners’ all time favourite beans, yet they can be a little temperamental. This is often because hot weather prevents the pollination of flowers needed to produce pods, but usually a drop in temperature will get them…
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Video: Harvesting Runner Beans | Tony’s Plot Diaries
Tony has been harvesting his runner beans. This year he has been growing ‘Guinness Record’, a variety that produces very long pods. His rustic frame has stood up to the strong winds this year very well.
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Podcast 86: What have we been harvesting?
It’s late August and Steve, Emma and Tony have gathered to discuss the fruits of their labour. Literal fruit in Steve’s case as he’s brought along his recent crop of apples and pears. They also reveal the winner of the…
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Podcast 84: The Runner Bean Competition
The latest episode of the Kitchen Garden Podcast is now live. Emma, Tony and Steve gather together online to discuss who could win their longest runner bean competition! They discuss their progress in the challenge and share some tips and…
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Thai Green Curry with Cauliflower
This aromatic vegetarian Thai green curry features this season’s best cauliflower. Full of flavour and simple enough for weeknight dinners. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes • 2 tbsp coconut oil • 200g/8oz tofu, cubed •…
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VIDEO: Constructing Bean Frames
This month, The Three Mudketeers demonstrate how to put together bean frames in true comedy fashion.
