Once temperatures begin to increase, peas are one of the best edible crops to plant, as they thrive in the cool and sunny days of springtime. Green peas are vining plants with a vigorous growth ...

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.

Why grow sweet peas as a screen? Sweet peas need support ... untie all of them and lay the stems carefully on the ground, taking care not to snap the brittle stems. Next, re-tie stems to a cane ...

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 ...

Q. I am an urban farmer managing a small Community Service Agriculture (CSA) operation and am researching the butterfly pea.

But how do you get sweet peas to grow like the experts? I've discovered that toilet rolls are your secret weapon. Sweet peas like to grow their roots long - and they don't like being disturbed.

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 ...

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.