I learned that while peas crave lots of sunlight, they abhor heat. Plant them early in well-drained soil and give them a ...

Growing peas in your garden is a snap with these must-know planting, care, and harvesting tips. Even beginners can learn how to plant and grow peas, a garden favorite for thousands of years.

THERE’S few things more lovely than a sweetpea in bloom. Especially if they’re filled with fragrance and happily climbing ...

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 ...

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

Young sweet peas like growing in cool conditions but don’t tolerate being frosted. If it’s too warm, they can become weak. Cover with fleece during very cold weather. Plant them in March or early ...

In some gardening circles, a gardener’s skill is measured by how soon he or she gets the first mess of shelling peas on the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sweet peas like to grow their roots long - and they don't like being disturbed. So the best way of keeping them happy is to fill toilet rolls with compost - and then place on a seed tray.