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 ...

Bell peppers are popular crops to grow at home and have many potential uses, from being chopped and eaten raw in salads to being cooked in a plethora of dishes. As one plant can produce between five ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Spicy red and green pepper plants. Companion planting—the practice of growing compatible plants near each other—can benefit the ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! This first week of June finds us pretty dry and in need of rain. Luckily, temperatures have been mild but we definitely could use some precipitation.

Companion planting is a term with multiple meanings. Companion plants for ornamentals such as hydrangeas are selected for aesthetic purposes. In fruit and vegetable gardens, we select companion plants ...

Mild winters allow vegetables that would normally be killed by the cold to make it through winter. As long as they are healthy, they will continue to produce during the warmer months. (DINAH ROGERS) ...