A staple of the summer garden, peas are among the easy-to-grow vegetables that'll thrive in shady areas. Lathyrus oleraceus (formerly Pisum sativum) is the scientific name covering several pea ...

Selecting the right variety of snap peas is essential for a successful harvest. There are several types available, including ...

As a young, Black woman in her early 30s, taking care of my plants today, in my own indoor jungle, has been the grounding force of taking care of myself. Growing up, our tiny apartment was always ...

This week’s weather suggests spring may be far away, but gardeners can satisfy their spring fever by planting garden peas this month. Garden peas (Pisum sativum L.) are cool-season crops that include ...

Plant Southern pea seeds directly into prepared raised rows or raised beds about 2 to 3 inches apart and 1 to one-half inch deep. If planting more than one row of seeds in a bed, space the rows about ...

The lowly pigeon pea offers many benefits to akamai gardeners. Not only is it a drought-tolerant, small and attractive tree but it also offers an edible crop and fixes nitrogen. As the leaves of ...

All of the different plants on Earth—from mango trees to marigolds—have come about thanks to the simple rules of genetic inheritance, which determine how traits are passed on from one generation to ...