Along with bush types, patty pan summer squash and round zucchini varieties are container-friendly. There is no hiding away from the fact that squash plants need large pots to grow to full size ...

If you are considering growing a vegetable that is nutritious and will be ready to eat early in the growing season, summer squash is worth considering. Summer squash differs from winter squash in ...

Courgettes, summer squash and marrows can all be grown in ... put into a 12.5cm (5in) container. Plant out into growing bags, soil or a large pot in late spring or early summer.

Whether you grow winter or summer types of squash, they are easy-to-grow plants ... To sow seeds indoors, fill large modules or small pots with a good seed-starting compost and plant one seed ...

Many summer bulbs are ideal for growing in patio containers, especially tender species. These can then be lifted in winter and stored. Most summer bulbs are not hardy so need to be lifted before ...