Posts by Joyce Zahariadis

People who've grown both leaf and head lettuce usually find that leaf lettuce is preferable. There are reasons for this. Although both types come in a huge array of colors, forms and sizes, if you...

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...

Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes) is a cool-season vegetable related to broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage. Kohlrabi is typically grown for its bulbous stalk, which can be eaten raw or...

Before you grow mint indoors, learn how to grow indoors from seeds to lighting and much more. The benefits are many. Not only taking care of plants can be very rewarding for your happiness and...

Starting a herb garden is a great approach to start (or advance) your gardening skills. You'll be able to enjoy the beauty and flavor of nutrient-rich herbs for years to come once you learn how to...