Growing peppers indoors is a bit more complicated than growing peppers in a vegetable garden, but it is doable. Pepper plants are native to Central and South America and thrive in hot, sunny, and ...

There are two kinds of gardeners. First we have the laissez-faire growers who prize plants that thrive when ignored. These are succulent people, well-adjusted and simple. Then there are the gardeners ...

Grow mild and hot peppers year-round with these simple indoor growing tips. Growing peppers indoors can be challenging but entirely achievable with the right approach. These plants are native to ...

With a heavy heart, you've put your garden to bed for the season. The last of your produce is frozen and canned for later, but you're already missing the vibrant green leaves. But while spring may be ...

A few years ago, I planted pepper seeds for the first time to make my own paprika. This small start sent me on a journey from my bathroom window to a small growing tent in my closet and eventually to ...

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 ...

May 11—Hot peppers are a fun, spicy addition to any garden. But their long growing season and specific growing conditions make hot peppers difficult to grow in a chilly place like Maine. With a few ...

The National Garden Bureau named 2026 the Year of the Hot Pepper. This guide highlights varieties to try, from super-hot ones ...

Gardening expert Ciscoe Morris loves hot peppers and wants to dispel a popular myth about growing them in the Pacific Northwest. “A lot of people say you can't grow hot peppers because we don't give ...