spring/summer 2012 www.dobbies.com 11GROW YOUR OWNBeans are one of the easiest veggies to grow and they pump out a seemingly endless crop.1. Make a wigwam of bamboo canes in your border or in a large pot. Sow a bean about 4cm deep at the base of each cane.2. Water the beans well and they should begin to sprout within a few days. Be vigilant for attacking slugs and snails.3. Twine the stems around the canes as they grow - they'll do it by themselves eventually but may need a helping hand to begin with.4. Pick beans when they are ready, keeping on top of harvesting every day. Picking little and often encourages more to grow.How to sow climbing beansISTOCK.COMTrim, blanch and freeze excess beans and keep them for the winter months - it's an easy way to preserve a taste of summer!Top tip

12 www.dobbies.com spring/summer 2012Grafted TomatoesONLY £3.99Strawberry Mother of AllONLY £6.99Dobbies Essentials 5-Tier GrowhouseONLY £30(H193cm x W96cm x D49cm)3-Tier Strawberry or Herb PlanterSAVE £5Normally £25 Now £20Unmissable offers to save £££s Check out these great savings available in-storeSpecial offersGet ahead of the game by planting ready grown veg plants instead of sowing seed. It will save you a few weeks of growing time, which could make all the difference if you have a busy schedule and struggle to get into the garden. Most crops are available as ready grown plants, with tomatoes, lettuce and cabbages all worth looking out for. If you still want to try growing from seed, give radishes or a speedy salad mix a go - they're the fastest of all the crops and are ready to harvest just a couple of weeks after sowing.Pushed              for  time?Install a simple watering system if you're very busy - they're easy to fit and make all the difference to your veg plotTop tip