Runner Bean update

After two weeks away the growth in our garden can only be described as 'Awesome'... especially the grass or should I say the weeds in the grass... C'est la Vie... it's all cut now...

The Runner Beans planted in May (See Here)  have grown to the top of the frame and have developed beans.

They have not been sprayed as you suggested Pauline unless the showery weather has done the job...

A recognisable specimen...

Never mind Elizabeth... More picking, cutting, blanching and freezing... 

WOT me, I only grow em!!!

Runner Beans

I have for the last couple of years said I would try and grow some runner beans... BUT basic seeds appear to be difficult to find here in France. I found a purple variety in Bricomarche at €11.50 a pack... I didn't want to grow them that much!! However the good shop Lidl had some in at €0.69 a pack...

I planted 12 small pots and in no time they looked like this...

Now, as the French do, I utilised a spare wheelbarrow hub to make a simple climbing frame. 12 stakes and some strong cord completed the frame.

I do hope it holds up!!

The circle was dug out and filled with compost with a dusting of soil ready for planting..

All planted up.

and a few days later...

Will we get beans? Watch this space...