Gardening with the RHS May Day, Welcoming in Warmer Weather
May 1, 2025
Joining the discussion are Alessandra Sana, a horticulturist caring for the stunning water lily display at RHS Garden Wisley, and Liz Mooney from the edibles team, who brings her expertise on growing beans. They delve into the unexpected benefits of dandelions as a nutritional powerhouse for salads. Liz shares essential tips for cultivating various bean types, while Alessandra highlights the charm of water lilies and the best practices for their care. Listeners will leave inspired to embrace the beauty and utility of their gardens this May!
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Dandelions: Nutritious Superfood Weed
- Dandelions are nutrient-rich and resilient, thriving without care or chemicals.
- Prejudice against them is cultural; they serve as sustainable, free superfoods if accepted.
Growing Broad Beans Tips
- Sow broad beans in autumn or spring with about 23 cm double rows and two seeds per station.
- Stake tall varieties collectively with hazel sticks and strings; harvest when beans fill the pods.
French and Runner Beans Growing Guide
- Sow French and runner beans indoors around May in pots; transplant after frost risk passes.
- Use structures like hazel teepees to support climbing varieties; pick beans young for best flavor.