Peppers are the perfect summer crop. They’re relatively easy to grow and come in a variety of sizes and flavors, from the classic sweet bell pepper to hot chilies. Great in salads, stews, and dips, ...

The most popular vegetable planted by American gardeners isn't even close. Tomatoes — though technically fruit — far surpass any other vegetable in gardens with 86% of vegetable gardeners planting the ...

Peppers add a tantalizing jolt of flavor to your cooking. While it’s getting easier to find a variety of fresh and dried peppers at the grocery store, it’s much more fun and economical to grow your ...

In the gardening world, peppers are hot this year. At the herb festivals and farmers markets, farmers report that pepper plants are selling nearly as well as tomatoes and herbs. Backyard gardeners who ...

September finds me saving seeds of some of this year's best sweet peppers and most colorful flowers to plant in next year's garden. Why? Saving my own seeds from year to year gives me a bit of ...