For those looking to get a head start on the 2026 growing season, you may be wondering if sowing sweet peas in January is a viable option. The good news is that getting these delicately fragranced ...

For as long as I can remember - which is usually about two minutes, the same as my attention span - I've heard that Good Friday is the traditional day for planting peas. That always struck me as being ...

Growing sweet peas is easy and rewarding. These lovely climbing annual flowers bring color and fragrance to any garden. There’s a lovely array of hues to pick from as well, from soft pastels to vivid ...

• Seeds for sweet peas and native California wildflowers should be planted in November to get the best blooms this spring. • Sweet peas have a delicate, unforgettable fragrance that has never been ...

A: Sweet peas are best in a sunny area with a well-draining, compost-enriched, soil. Most need a sturdy support, such as a wire fence, vertical netting or a trellis. You may find seed packets and ...

EVERY YEAR, RIGHT around Valentine’s Day, I begin soaking, sprouting and starting seeds, dreaming of the fragrant blossoms to come. This year, I’m tweaking my familiar garden ritual. Earlier this ...