Tomato plants are the stars of the garden with their stunning hues, fragrant vines, and rich flavors. But pests can thwart your dreams of savory sauces or caprese salads by getting to your nightshades ...

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 ...

Summer may be over, but you can still grow fresh veggies.

Longwood Gardens – the 1,100-acre Pierre du Pont estate in Chester County that’s regarded as one of the world’s greatest gardens – is adding another du Pont estate to its holdings. With funding and ...

Gardening season is underway, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very helpful. Q: I am ...

Vegetable plants can be either heirloom or hybrid. During the gardening season, we often hear about heirloom vegetables, and many of the tomatoes and peppers we personally buy are heirloom varieties.

Ever looked at your kitchen scraps and wondered if they could be more than just compost? Many gardeners have turned their ...

Sweet, mild or hot? Plant your peppers now. Question: I have seen many pepper plants for sale in nurseries and big box stores since March. Is it too late to add a few pepper plants to my garden? Or ...

Nothing says sunshine like a warm, ripe tomato and after our long wet winter, we’re all eager for as much delicious “sunshine” as we can plant. But take care with how you plant tomatoes this year, ...

Tabletop vegetables could soon become the centrepiece of British homes, replacing traditional bouquets of cut flowers. The ...