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 mild and flavorful to eye-watering spice bombs, this article walks you through the full heat spectrum — so you can ...

Enjoy the delights of sweet and hot peppers by growing them in containers indoors. From cool bell peppers to spicy jalapeños, peppers are a delight to grow and have a wide range of culinary uses.

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 ...

I kindly propose you consider the sweet end of the pepper family, in which flavor and body take precedence over burn. When most people think of growing peppers, they become devilish fiends for heat, ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Market happenings: Spice up your September by heading to Pepper Day this weekend at the Longmont Farmers Market. In addition to a pepper tasting and chef demo, there will be plenty of pepper-themed ...