Azaleas and rhododendrons are two of the most popular flowering shrubs in North America. They can be found everywhere from your grandmother's front yard to professionally landscaped gardens. But how...

Tall green stalks for an unbeatable crunch. Homegrown Celery has a zesty flavor and crunch that beats mass-produced varieties hands down. There are two basic types of Celery; standard green...

What is the secret to growing beets? If you're looking to add beets to your garden, you may be wondering what the secret is to growing these vibrant vegetables. The good news is that beets are...

Leaf lettuce is a type of lettuce that grows openly and produces loose clusters of leaves rather than a compact head. There are several types, including butter lettuce and red leaf lettuce. Other...

Anaheim peppers are long peppers, carrot-shaped with slight, curvatured fruit bottom, that score in the “moderate” heat range on the Scoville heat scale (500-2500 Scoville units) that measures...

One of the simplest and most satisfying vegetables to raise in your backyard garden are peas. The vines don't consume too much room, tolerate less-than-ideal weather and soil conditions, yield an...