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 ...

One of the pains of gardening is that with annual vegetables, you have to start over each year. Sure, you move forward with the accumulated knowledge of gardening years past, but you still have to ...

Red and green bell peppers growing in a garden. - Helen Camacaro/Getty Images Growing Capsicum annuum, like bell, green, or sweet peppers, can be incredibly satisfying, but it's not always the easiest ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. This is the first time we have planted eggplants. The plants have grown ...

Sweet, mild or hot? Plant your peppers now. Question: I have seen many pepper plants for sale in nurseries and big box stores since March. Is it too late to add a few pepper plants to my garden? Or ...

Peppers add a tantalizing jolt of flavor to your cooking. While it’s getting easier to find a variety of fresh and dried peppers at the grocery store, it’s much more fun and economical to grow your ...