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 ...

Crisp mornings and drifts of eager daffodils draw me into my garden every spring. However, it is the yellow of the 'Golden India' snow pea pods and the bicolor purple of its flowers that excite the ...

To some, peas are a reminder of Gregor Mendel, father of modern genetics, who used pea plants for his breeding experiments. To others, fresh green peas simply bring a pop of color to dishes that ...

Your pea plant looks like it’s thriving… until you crack open a pod and realise there’s nothing inside. Empty pea pods are basically nature’s way of playing a really annoying practical joke on ...

With their sweet fragrance and delicate blooms, sweet peas are sure to delight. So plant a row of sweet peas this spring to fill your garden with scent and your heart with whimsy.

Spring-planted peas are a choice crop for the kitchen gardener, but it’s easy to miss the boat. Well, two boats, actually. The first one sailed this spring when the ground thawed, warmed up a bit and ...

Sweet peas are a cut flower you’ll never find at your local florist or grocery store flower department. They’re just too delicate to ship and handle. They are, however, a very easy flower to grow at ...