In temperate zone locations like ours where it freezes in winter, pepper plants are grown outdoors as an annual crop. That means we grow them for one season and harvest the fruit as well as the seeds.

Most people consider peppers (Capsicum annuum) as an easy plant to grow, as long as the soil and sunlight are ideal. This is helpful because, in colder climates, they're annuals that can't survive ...

For the truly passionate gardener, it's never too early to start planning for next year's harvest of flavorful, fresh vegetables. This is just the type of motivation that should make you head back to ...

Peppers (Capsicum annuum) make a popular addition to home gardens due to being easy to grow and offering a wide variety of sweet and spicy peppers for your garden. Sweet peppers add crunch and mild ...

Enjoy the delights of sweet and hot peppers by growing them in containers indoors. From cool bell peppers to spicy jalapeños, peppers are a delight to grow and have a wide range of culinary uses.

There are two kinds of gardeners. First we have the laissez-faire growers who prize plants that thrive when ignored. These are succulent people, well-adjusted and simple. Then there are the gardeners ...

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Rains lasted late into May this year, so weeding continues to top the list of garden tasks. Do it promptly while the ground is still relatively soft, because later it will be more difficult when the ...