Ohio State scientists identify three natural compounds in chili peppers that reduce spicy heat while preserving all the ...

Serrano peppers (Capsicum annuum) come from two states in Mexico, Puebla and Hidalgo. The fruits are long, thin, and commonly ...

What's the deal with the Chelsea Chop? It's a newish term in gardening for an old practice. The method involves pruning ...

New blooms and flowers only grow on old wood. If you wait until late summer or even fall to prune, you could be removing the ...

“The plants that don’t like the cold and wet are going to be the ones that look limp. It’s the nightshades we talked about, morning glories and sweet potato vine,” he said. “I bought morning glories ...

Gardening tips for Western Washington's unique summer climate. Stories by The Olympian journalists, with AI summarization.

Basil can deter several pests from tomato plants, including aphids, tomato hornworms, mosquitoes, fruit flies, and thrips. It ...

You can grow these flowers on the cheap from seed—no fuss, no muss. Sow seeds for marigolds, zinnias, cosmos and more ...

Different types of peppers need different spacing to thrive. Figuring out how far apart to plant peppers is a balancing act.

Know what you have, finish before June ends and make the right kinds of cuts: Tips from a horticulturist at Norfolk Botanical ...

Frequent watering, especially of new plantings, is a necessity when it’s dry. Expect more of the same for most of May.

Topping pepper plants involves removing the tip to encourage ... First, you must prepare your tools, ensuring your pruning shears are sharp and clean. Then, locate the main stem and choose a ...