Few flowers are as nostalgic and charming as ornamental sweet peas, Lathyrus odoratus. Their delicate petals, ruffled blooms, and intoxicating fragrance evoke memories of cottage gardens, ...

Sweet peas are amongst the most adored garden blooms. Floriferous, gloriously fragrant and available in a dazzling array of colors from softest cream to vibrant violet they never cease to captivate.

Knowing when to sow sweet peas indoors is one thing, but it won’t be long before you’ll need to start thinking about the best time to plant your seedlings outside. In fact, th ...

Sweet peas add a pop of colour to any garden - and Monty Don has reminded gardeners of the best time to begin growing them ...

The colourful blooms of sweet peas, held on long, straight stems, make perfect cut flowers. Plus, the more you pick them, the more buds form to make fresh flowers. Not all varieties have their famous ...

There are many varieties available but go for the pack of seeds that states they are strongly or very fragrant ...

Why grow sweet peas as a screen? Sweet peas need support and a screen is a great way of exploiting their natural growing habit while introducing height, colour and scent in one season. Create a ...

FOR GENERATIONS, delicate flowers and an evocative fragrance have earned sweet peas a place in the hearts of gardeners and nongardeners alike. Marryn Mathis is the owner of The Farmhouse Flower ...

At Smokesmith in Coleman, chef Laurie Williamson—the James Beard Award–nominated culinary brain behind nearby Rancho Loma and and Rancho Pizzeria—tosses sweet peas with bacon, chunks of ...