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will do well in the shade aswell :/ I am going to have a go at growing sweet peas this year. Thanks for the tips JPHarro... There are plenty of vegetables that will grow happily in a shady spot... I always grow my lettuces in the shade, as it makes them

my sweet peas are up and raring to go........can I put them out now to continue growing I have some I started last Oct and some I grew from seed in Feb what do you think? My dad said that its too early yet, he said keep in coldframe or greenhouse

Tracey I live in the Coldest North ( Aberdeenshire ) and I've been growing Sweet Peas for years...not for exhibition, just because I love them.  For years I used to fiddle and faff around, soaking, freezing, 'chitting' the seeds; planting them on

I am in the process of growing some climbing annuals from seed I am growing Rhodochiton, Sweet Peas and Canary Creeper.  The Canary Creeper is getting very straggily, so I shall repot it prior to planting out. Should I pinch out the tops

of the climbers.Encourage the sweet pea onto the support by tying stems with soft twine to the willow, leaving some give in the twine so that the stems don't break in the wind and have space to grow.AdamRemove fading flowers, using scissors or secateurs to cut

other type of support).  Peas grew to top of canes and wouldn't stop growing so the tops were hanging down.  Rained for weeks and weeks, hardly any blooms and were so high up not easily accessible and looked a mess. This year, I have sweet peas planted

As an avid watcher of Gardeners World, I follow Monty's advice.  I planted some early sweet peas as per his trial.  I have them in the green house.  Nipped out the growing tips as suggested, but they have grown away like mad.  Going to have to put

and eucomis, under coverCheck all plants for signs of pests and treat immediatelySow sweet peas in potsAvoid moving Christmas cactus during autumn while they're forming flower buds, to prevent damageMove potted peaches and nectarines under cover

says they are lovely. First of all, I wouldn't pay too much attention  to what Monty Dons says about sweet pea growing. Regarding growing them from autumn sowings, they really don't need any heat at all. They are extremely hardy and will cope with say

to hear anyone's opinions on this one, or any other....? Hello, I'm been growing loads of sweet peas including a mixed everlasting type.I This is going to form part of  a screen so I want it to come back every year but then plant some annual types