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Can anybody help my neighbour out with some info please.

She only has a small back yard but still likes to grow as much as possible.   She loves those flower pouchs 'cos they don't take up much space.  She is considering growing dwarf french beans in one of her pouchs   

I can't see a problem with it as long as she ensures the plants are fed & watered.   

Her other questions is what else can anybody suggest for the flower pouches (apart from flowers!!!).

Any tips/advice/suggestions for her would be greatly received

CC

ps. I'm posting the question 'cos she doesn't use or understand the internet

How about Hestia Runners?

Bean (Runner) Hestia

A first class, very disease resistant and easy to grow dwarf variety, bearing heavy crops of stringless, high quality and delicious beans. With its attractive bicolour red and white flowers, it also makes an appealing addition to the flower garden.

Features: Dwarf variety
Height: 45cm (18") approximately.
Culture: Sow in April under glass or cloches, or outdoors in May and June. Most varieties freeze well, but those especially suited are marked *. (12-16 weeks maturity). Packet sufficient for a double row of approximately 4.5m (15').
Hints and Tips: Prolific, decorative plants thriving in well cultivated soils containing plenty of humus. Regular watering in dry periods will be amply rewarded by a heavy crop of delicious, tender young Beans for table and freezing. Ideal for exposed gardens.

Or Tumbler Tomatoes? (though bit late for seeds but plants readily available!)

Tomato F1 Tumbler

Specially developed for patio growing, hanging baskets, for cascading over the edge of a tub or direct planting in small gardens. The superbly flavoured, cherry-sized red fruits are borne in profusion on the trailing foliage.

Features: Outdoor Bush Variety.
Culture: Spreading, bushy habit, and prolific crops in August-September. Require no staking or removal of side shoots, and are excellent for cloche work. Allow about 60cm (24") between plants.
Hints and Tips: Ideal for patio containers. Suitable for organic growing.

And I guess certain herbs!

what a great idea the flower pouches at Wilko are great value ;D

Why not try a small variety of all sorts. Some stores Woollies, for one, have 1/2 price seeds. Nothing ventured nothing gained!!!

Mini lettuce, or cut and come again variety packs should do ok. Watch out for them getting too much sun.

Good luck, we would all like to know how she gets on.

Strawberries?  :P

Tumbling Tom's