If you’re considering buying fresh habanero or scotch bonnet peppers, or going seed shopping to plant them in next year’s garden, you might be wondering if there is a difference between the two. In the kitchen or the garden, both are interchangeable, although there are subtle differences. Habaneros and scotch bonnets are similar in heat, … Read more
Edible and ornamental are not mutually exclusive, especially when it comes to chili peppers. One trend in recent years has been to grow peppers with black leaves, which can create a striking contrast in your pepper garden or provide an edible treat in an ornamental garden. But be warned: ornamental peppers are usually very hot. … Read more
Ornamental peppers make a great addition to any garden, but you may be wondering if you could also harvest them and eat them like normal peppers. Ornamental peppers are, in fact, perfectly edible. While not bred and cultivated for their taste, in some cases, they can rival regular non-ornamental varieties in flavor and aroma. However, … Read more
I’ll admit, I hadn’t grown celery from seeds until 2020. I was motivated to expand my gardening knowledge by starting all my vegetables from seed, including some I hadn’t tried before. I’ve learned a lot from trial and error so I wanted to share my experience, because planting celery seeds isn’t like planting other vegetable … Read more
Eggplants, also called aubergines, are a staple in many growers’ gardens. Not only are they one of the typical summer vegetables, they also bring color to your garden in ways that tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and other vegetables can’t. We all love seeing that vibrant, glossy purple color when walking through the garden, so when you … Read more
With growing concerns about runoff and contaminated water, homeowners with private wells are concerned about using chemicals in the yard and how it could affect their water supply. We all know that we should be extra careful when using pesticides on our property, but does lawn fertilizer pose a risk to well water? Is it … Read more