• 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 ...

Many vegetables that were planted back in spring, such as tomatoes, squash, cucumbers and snap beans, are finishing or have already reached the end of their productive season. Once the harvest is ...

Spring is undeniably the best time of the year to dust off your gardening equipment and get to planting. And while you can stick to tending to your green hedges, your flourishing veggie patch, and ...

Planting pigeon peas at the right time ensures optimal growth. Ideally, sow seeds at the beginning of the rainy season when ...

If you are itching to dust the snow off the garden and get some seeds in, peas are the salvation you’re looking for. I’ve extolled the power of peas before, but I barely scratched the surface on their ...

Question: Have you ever heard of pea shoots? I noticed them at the farmer’s market last week. How can anyone grow them at home? And what sorts of dishes are they good in? Answer: Yes, I have heard of ...

Q: Thanks for answering my tomato questions. What is the best way to start poppy seeds and sweet peas indoor for planting outside? I tried last year and had a hard time. I love poppies and sweet peas.

Sweet peas are a cut flower you’ll never find at your local florist or grocery store flower department. They’re just too delicate to ship and handle. They are, however, a very easy flower to grow at ...