Grow black pepper at home this winter. This tropical spice thrives with simple care. Plant between November and February for ...

MISTAKE 1 IS...A MISTAKE! Flavor isn't affected in the pepper from crossing, but the seeds will be hybrids. So you can plant ...

Capsicum or commonly known as pilipili hoho in Kenya are hardy plants that grow best in warm areas. The plant is commonly affected by the late blight disease. It is a risky free farming venture that ...

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 ...

The weather took a wintry turn, but the calendar says it’s spring and that means gardening time has returned. You may have questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer ...

Want to spice up your life here in the tropics? Why not try growing black pepper in the home garden? Native to India, pepper is prized as a spice and has played an important role throughout history.

Overwinter your pepper plants for an early harvest next season. Depending on your region, you can grow them as houseplants or store dormant plants in a cool garage.

CORVALLIS – As the gardening season winds down and you pick the season’s last vegetables let some plants go to seed and harvest them for planting next year. “Saving seed can be really fun and is a ...

Capsicums or pilipili hoho are a hardy plant. All they require is a slightly warmer temperatures than tomatoes or cucumbers. It is rarely attacked by diseases or pests though it still needs proper ...