This year's trials from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society reaffirmed the importance of trialing a diverse range of ...

Hot peppers’ spicy heat is measured in Scoville heat units, named for Wilbur Scoville. The level of heat was originally determined by a panel of individual tasters. (Tetiana Kolubai/Dreamstime) Don’t ...

Ornamental peppers are edible as well as pretty ... orange and red upright fruit on 10- to 12-inch plants. As the name suggests, they have almost no heat. Mix with flowers for decorative displays ...

Keep the harvests coming with these hardy crops for the winter garden.

Acorn Squash Acorn squash belongs to the Cucurbitaceae plant family ... skin becomes tender and edible when thoroughly cooked ...

Edible landscaping combines aesthetics ... You can mix vegetables, herbs, and fruits with ornamental plants, creating a ...

This may be a little-known fact, but fall is the key planting time for a beautiful garden. It's also the key time to give ...

Tomato plants that were in earlier stages of growth were particularly ... representing over a quarter of U.S. production by value), bell peppers ($187 million, 31% of the U.S. total), snap beans ($138 ...

Plant fruit trees, berry bushes, and edible flowers alongside ornamental plants for a beautiful and functional ... spinach), root vegetables (carrots, beets), tomatoes, peppers, herbs, flowers, and ...

and peppers take over in warmer months. Flowers and herbs fill in the gaps, ensuring the garden remains visually attractive even as crops are harvested. Companion planting is often employed in potager ...