One of the pains of gardening is that with annual vegetables, you have to start over each year. Sure, you move forward with the accumulated knowledge of gardening years past, but you still have to ...

The weather took a wintry turn, but the calendar says it’s spring and that means gardening time has returned. You may have questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer ...

Grow black pepper at home this winter. This tropical spice thrives with simple care. Plant between November and February for ...

These tips will ensure your pantry is filled with fresh peppercorns. A popular spice used in cooking, peppercorns come from a climbing vine that thrives in warm, humid climates and can reach a height ...

Growing seeds is a relatively simple process: Bury seeds in dirt, add water, heat, and light from the sun, and in most cases, something is going to sprout. The problem is, most of us conduct this ...

SAN ANTONIO – If you want to spruce up your garden with color, always pick plants that can also benefit pollinators. Without bees and butterflies, there wouldn’t be essential vegetation needed for ...

Tomato-planting season is in full swing and we have a few simple tips to make sure you get the best harvest from your plants. Landscape designer and Home & Gardens columnist Marcia Westcott Peck and ...