Whether sugary sweet or hot as blue blazes, pepper plants bring zest to your garden and your meals. The good news is that it takes little effort to produce basketloads of these colorful treats. The ...

Question: I’m interested in growing some unusual peppers this season that I can’t get as transplants at the nursery. I’ll need to start my own seeds. I know peppers can take longer to grow from seed ...

Growing peppers in your garden is rather easy, says Contra Costa Master Gardener Bonnie Dwyer, but you have to remember that the peppers can be both temperamental and finicky. The dividends, however, ...

Grow black pepper at home this winter. This tropical spice thrives with simple care. Plant between November and February for ...

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 ...

Once you’ve chomped into a fresh bell or Anaheim pepper, the ones from the market taste like Saran Wrap. There’s nothing hotter than a habanero you grow yourself. Must timid tasters settle for boring ...

Growing peppers will add color to your garden and present some of your garden’s biggest flavors. There are many varieties of peppers from sweet and mellow to fiery hot. The “heat” in a pepper is from ...

Starting seeds indoors before spring gives you a head start on the growing season and increases your chances of a healthy, ...

With a heavy heart, you've put your garden to bed for the season. The last of your produce is frozen and canned for later, but you're already missing the vibrant green leaves. But while spring may be ...

Question: Every year I try and grow peppers, both sweet and hot. And most years, I hardly get any. Is our climate too cool? We often have evenings that drop into the 50s at our house. Do you have any ...

Experience the full growth of a ghost pepper plant in just 8 minutes! This timelapse condenses 185 days of planting, ...

Corn is a great bet for a quick and rewarding summer harvest. This fast-growing crop performs well in USDA hardiness zones ...