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 ...

If you've been toying around with the idea of starting your own veggie garden but aren't sure if it's worth it, there are plenty of benefits to consider. Here are just a few: Want to venture into the ...

Get a jumpstart on the gardening season by starting seeds indoors. If you've never grown anything from seed, it's easy to write the idea off as difficult or labor-intensive, but that couldn't be ...

Ready to slash your gardening costs and get a jump start on your growing season? Starting seeds indoors can save you up to 70% compared to buying seedlings, but timing is everything. This ...

Habanero peppers reach peak flavor and heat only when fully ripe. Here's how to tell when it's time to harvest this piquant chile crop.

As of late, my dreams have been filled with fresh green sprouts and visions of verdancy. Few things excite me more about the impending growing season than planning my vegetable and cut-flower garden.

You can always spot a gardener’s garage, because an entire section is dedicated to used cell packs, plastic nursery pots and stacks of old greenhouse trays that we’re saving in case we need them for ...

Typically, when people prep vegetables and herbs for cooking, they toss the stumps, stubs and stems — hopefully in a compost rather than the trash. But these humble leftovers can be the beginning of a ...

Your great-grandparents were on to something — growing budget-friendly groceries is a smart way to save money and enjoy fresh produce right from your home. Recent rapidly rising grocery prices suggest ...