Plant peas directly in garden beds or containers. Any site with full sun and adequate drainage will work. While they prefer slightly acidic soil, they tolerate a wide pH range. In containers ...

"If you can, grow your sweet peas in the ground rather than pots and this reduces the need to water so often, as sweet peas thrive on a good water supply. "Provide plenty of organic matter to your ...

Most are climbers, which can be trained up teepees of canes, but you can also buy dwarf varieties for pots and baskets. It's best to sow the seeds in October for planting the following spring, but you ...

Once peas have reached 5-8cm (2-3in) in height and their tendrils begin to reach out for support, place stakes next to plants. To grow an early crop, try sowing seeds in a length of old guttering ...

In fact, I encourage planting peas on St. Patrick’s Day. While I may not be planting tender veggies this early, I can prepare their containers. It may seem odd that someone with 2.5 acres grows ...