Runner beans

In some countries they grow runner bean plants just for the flowers, a bit like we do with sweet peas. They don't eat the beans.

Mine are still flowering, having planted them late. Today my neighbours who have been away on holiday for three weeks asked if we wanted any French or runner beans. Now we are awash with beans which I will blanch and freeze tomorrow. They also gave us 6 freshly laid eggs. I plan to have one for breakfast...dippy egg and soldiers..yum!