Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at gnogardening@agcenter.lsu.edu. I'm growing a variety of peppers (Cayenne, Tabasco, Habanero, etc.). I ...

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 ...

Growing capsicum in pots offers a rewarding way to cultivate nutritious bell peppers, even in limited spaces. This guide ...

Ready to start harvesting your very own red, green, and yellow beauties? Keep scrolling to learn the when and where of planting these hydrating, vitamin C-rich fruits, and the steps you need to set ...

Growing edible plants from seeds can be cheaper than buying seedlings and if you're successful, it can be more rewarding, too. If you’ve never done it before, here are some of the easiest herbs and ...

The California spring is the perfect time to grow many vegetables, giving them a chance to develop roots and get established before the hot weather begins. WHAT IS A SEED? Technically a seed is a ...

It's so tempting to buy starts—I get it. It feels great to look out over the garden, and finally see something in the beds, bringing color back to the landscape. But before you buy, you should ...

BOISE, Idaho — Spring has just arrived in Idaho, and so has another season of 'You Can Grow It'. Whether a veteran gardener with a green thumb or a novice gardener just getting started, growing things ...

Would you like to grow tomatoes from tomatoes? There's a high risk you won't get anything that tastes good. Here's what to watch out for. Christoph Reichwein/dpa Most fruits contain seeds, and some ...