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 ...

Ever wish you could have a garden, even if you only have a balcony or a tiny patio? Container gardening makes it possible to grow a variety of plants in small spaces. You might be amazed at how many ...

There are dozens of sweet, mild and hot peppers for our area. So take your pick and plant them March in a sunny, organically enriched, well-draining area of your garden. Or plant in 2- to 5-gallon ...

Peppers add a tantalizing jolt of flavor to your cooking. While it’s getting easier to find a variety of fresh and dried peppers at the grocery store, it’s much more fun and economical to grow your ...

Peppers (Capsicum annuum) make a popular addition to home gardens due to being easy to grow and offering a wide variety of sweet and spicy peppers for your garden. Sweet peppers add crunch and mild ...

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 ...

Warm days and nights are the norm for late July. Coreopsis, penstemons and rudbeckias are blooming stars. Tomatoes are ripening, green beans and zucchini are plentiful. Life in the garden is good. In ...

Boost the flavor and beauty of your landscape by adding a few ornamental edible plants to your garden beds and containers. Look for opportunities to substitute ornamental vegetables, fruit, herbs and ...

What’s not to love about Colorado fall weather? Warm days and cool nights are perfect for checking out the changing colors in the high country. Pack a lunch, hike some trails and let nature inspire ...

Plant sale: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 6, Columbia Hall, Fairgrounds New this year is a schedule of Saturday demonstrations. See list at bottom of story. After skipping last year, ...