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 ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Growing indoor or outdoor plants isn't for the faint of heart. It's challenging to tend to plants at any age, and starting them from seeds ...

You check on your seedlings and notice they're stretching for the sky a little too much. They're tall, thin, and pale. Leggy seedlings arguably rank number one among the spring garden prepping ...

Come summer, gardeners will feel the heat, and not just in degrees, but also in Scoville units. Even though it’s March, it’s a good time to either begin pepper seeds or start planning which varieties ...

Does the recent mild weather here in the Delaware Valley have you itchy to get seeds started for this season’s garden? Spring is just around the corner, but hold tight: Start seeds too early, and you ...