Peppers are edible at any stage of development. Case in point, green bell peppers are technically not ripe, yet they are used in many cuisines. A pepper is considered ripe when its seeds are mature. This stage is often accompanied by a change in color that results from the breakdown of…
Peppers, whether sweet or spicy, are often a favorite crop of gardeners. It is a wonderful feeling when you can harvest beautiful, ripe peppers that rival and even surpass those found in grocery stores. But occasionally, you may discover that some of your peppers are deformed or misshapen. When this…
Portulaca (Portulaca grandiflora), also known as moss rose, is a beautiful, flowering succulent native to South America. The leaves are narrow and somewhat pointed, and they resemble a succulent version of rosemary leaves. The annual boasts single or double blooms that vary in color depending on the variety. The ruffled…
If you are like many gardeners, growing peppers and tomatoes is the highlight of the growing season. Thus, it's no wonder why it is so frustrating when they do not flourish. They may grow well at first, but, at some point, the growth is stunted, and they never quite reach…
Those who love growing tomatoes can attest to the frustration one feels when flowers fall off before they develop fruit. The condition, also known as blossom drop, can affect other members of the nightshade family as well, including peppers. What causes this frustrating phenomenon? Here are the top seven reasons…
Discover the top 10 reasons why tomato leaves curl and how to treat this common problem. Okra In My Garden
If you are looking for a beautiful, flowering shrub that is heat-tolerant, look no further. The Texas Star Hibiscus (Hibiscus coccineus) meets this criteria and more! A native of the Southern United States and the Pacific Coast, this low-maintenance hibiscus is hardy in zones 7 through 11. It may die back…
Sage originated in the Mediterranean region, and it is known both for its culinary and medicinal uses. Salvia officinalis, also known as culinary sage, is used to season pork and poultry and often plays center stage in Thanksgiving recipes. The Latin name for sage means to save and to heal. It…
Are you interested in growing watermelons but you don’t have a lot of space to do so? No problem! I will show you how to grow sweet-tasting watermelons in containers using a simple trellis.
Many people use the terms yam and sweet potato interchangeably. Although both grow as tubers, they are two different vegetables. So, what’s the difference? Yams Yams are members of the Dioscoreaceae family and are botanically unrelated to sweet potatoes. The cylindrical-shaped tubers have a dry, starchy flesh and a roughly…