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 ...

From cool bell peppers to spicy jalapeños, peppers are a delight to grow and have a wide range of culinary uses. Peppers require a lot of sunshine and warm temperatures in order to thrive, but that ...

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 ...

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 ...

NORTH TEXAS (CBSNewsTexas.com) – When giving advice to future gardeners in North Texas, I first give them the three-growing-seasons overview. There is an advantage to a 255-day growing season even if ...

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.

Come summer, gardeners will feel the heat, and not just in degrees, but also in Scoville units. Even though it’s March, it’s a good time to either begin pepper seeds or start planning which varieties ...

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 ...

Ezequiel Lopez-Reyes will never forget the taste of fresh fruit and vegetables brought straight from his father’s farm field when he was a child in Mexico. In honor of that memory, he established a ...