I live in Florida where the weather isn't ideal for a typical vegetable garden. But one thing we always have growing on our patio is a potful of Thai chili peppers. Having lived, worked and traveled ...

The National Garden Bureau named 2026 the Year of the Hot Pepper. This guide highlights varieties to try, from super-hot ones to milder peppers.

Each year, it seems as though our local garden centers are offering more varieties of chili peppers to choose from. How do you know what to buy? How can you use them or preserve them? Hot peppers, or ...

It’s hard to find much variety in hot peppers at the store: jalapenos, maybe some poblanos and not much else. That’s why it’s time to explore and grow your own gorgeous hot peppers, from some that are ...

Come summer, gardeners will feel the heat, and not just in degrees, but also in Scoville units. Even though it’s February, it’s a good time to either begin pepper seeds or start planning which ...