My uncle taught me how to grow peas a long time ago, and I enjoy them every year. Peas like cold weather and don’t do very well in hot temperatures. Plant in the spring as soon as the soil is workable ...

ensuring there's enough space for plant supports. Make a single V-shaped drill, 5cm (2in) deep, water the base of the drill and sow the peas. A second row can be added, as long as it's 30cm (12in ...

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 ...