I have planted spinach, runner beans and marrow in my garden. The runner beans have come out but are being eaten by insects a lot. The spinach has also some out and that is also being eaten a little bit. The marrow hasn't come yet.
As I can't be sure what the pests are B_G munching on your beans and spinach (without a piccie of the damage) I looked up a couple of sites that might help you out. www.vegetable-gardening-4u.com/pest-control.htm and www.homeandgardenmakeover.com/vegetable-garden.html Hope they are of some use to you. Cheers.
The slugs have been real bad this year. Put a peice of damp newspaper between the plants. Check to see if they are there in the morning.
Welcome to the forums SquashNut and thanks for the tip Why dont you introduce yourself here http://www.gardenstew.com/viewtopic.php?t=3 so we can welcome you in properly