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 ...

It’s that time of year again … time to plant your tomatoes and peppers and get your summer garden going. This year have the best harvest yet by learning how to prune tomatoes and peppers. You can ...

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 ...

Hot peppers add spicy flavor to dishes, taking a recipe from bland to “boy that’s hot!” The amount of capsaicin in a pepper determines the heat level, which is measured by the Scoville scale, a handy ...