Join Richard in this weeks episode in which we have Mays seed of the month and Richard visits gardeners world spring fair at Beulieu in the new forest. Also Richard shares the latest from the allotment and Chef Scott is back with a delicious asparagus recipe.

Kitchen garden update: Seed of the month Runner Bean.

We find ourselves in May and its time for our seed of the month. This month its the runner bean which isn't one of Richards favourite vegetables but it certainly brings back lots of memories.

Runner beans are often considered a staple for many and they are a very reliable crop. As a legume they also feed the soil with nitrogen so many benefits to growing beans.

Some of Richards favourite verities are listed below with affiliate links:

Runner Bean Lady Di a good reliable runner bean.

Bellotto bean a beautiful looking bean

Polestar stringless a string less variety

Dwarf runner bean bean Hestia A dwarfing plant but still produces well

Many more choices out there as well.

The show season has started with gardeners world spring fair

Richard headed down to The national motor museum at Beulieu this week for the Gardeners world spring fair, which happens to be one of Richards favourite gardening shows.

As always its another fantastic show with plenty of show gardens to see and talks to listen too.

Also Richard came back with plenty of purchases from independent stall holders too.

Chef Scott's Recipe of the week: Asparagus wrapped in Parma with buretta and salsa verde

Chef Scott is back with another seasonal recipe and this week its perfect as Richard has just harvested his first asparagus.

This recipe uses asparagus wrapped in ham and served with a cheese stuffing and salsa verde is just mouth watering