In her 2012 book Lest I Forget, former Trellis Bay resident Mabel Wagner mentions Leeward Islands Governor Sir Kenneth Blackburne visiting Tortola on July 1, 1956, before sending London his final ...

Peas can easily be trained to grow up trellises, netting, or other vertical supports. When growing peas on a trellis, ensure they have enough sunlight and water to thrive. Using a vertical support not ...

Sweet, succulent figs may sound like exotic treats for warmer climes, but if you choose the right variety, you can enjoy home-grown figs in the UK, in a mild, sunny site. In cooler locations, figs can ...

While plant covers made only of sticks and twigs can’t prevent harmful insects as effectively as the netting or glass units, they can partly soften the wind impacts and protect your young plants from ...

This includes making a rustic trellis, using arches or arbours, or using a basic frame with trellis netting for plants to climb. It is always recommended to have the frame in place at the time of ...