Container gardening of vegetables, berries, herbs, shrubs and flowers is becoming popular with apartment dwellers, roof top gardeners, gardeners with limited space in the yard, as well as home ...

Bell peppers are members of the nightshade (Solanaceae) family, along with tomatoes and potatoes, and are native to Central and South America. Of all the pepper varieties, bell peppers are among the ...

Ornamental peppers, a stunning plant with both decorative and edible qualities, showcase vibrant fruits and foliage in a variety of colors and shapes. These peppers flourish quickly and require little ...

Question: We use a lot of green bell peppers. Should I plant them in containers or in the ground? Answer: Pick any sunny spot to grow peppers in-ground or in containers. When grown in containers, make ...

Shishito peppers bring a sweet rather than spicy taste and this Japanese heirloom variety offers a great alternative to fiery hot chili peppers. If you prefer your chilis milder and want to discover a ...

Overwinter your pepper plants for an early harvest next season. Depending on your region, you can grow them as houseplants or store dormant plants in a cool garage.

This story is part of a package about growing food in containers. Here’s all you need to know, plus learn how to successfully grow fruits and herbs in a contained space. If growing vegetables were ...

I will like to know where I can purchase different kinds of hot pepper seeds and other plants, and which plants I can leave in pots so that when the weather gets cold I can just bring them in. Also, ...

Sweet, mild or hot? Plant your peppers now. Question: I have seen many pepper plants for sale in nurseries and big box stores since March. Is it too late to add a few pepper plants to my garden? Or ...

My gardening education began with a bean seed in a Dixie cup. A paper cup, a scoop of playground dirt and a sprouting bean seed was supposed to awaken every child’s sense of wonder at the natural ...