Hot peppers are having a moment. They're at the vanguard of a love for hot food that has swept across the country. A recent survey found 80% of U.S. consumers like hot and spicy foods, and 6 in 10 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hot peppers are members of the nightshade (Solanaceae) family, which means they are a not-so-distant relative of tomatoes, ...

There are two kinds of gardeners. First we have the laissez-faire growers who prize plants that thrive when ignored. These are succulent people, well-adjusted and simple. Then there are the gardeners ...

Beginner vegetable gardeners love this low-cost hack.

With a heavy heart, you've put your garden to bed for the season. The last of your produce is frozen and canned for later, but you're already missing the vibrant green leaves. But while spring may be ...

It's good to get a jumpstart on your gardening, and we have a list of vegetables to start growing that you'll want to dust off your green thumb for.

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 ...

You'll have the best luck if you garden in a warmer climate, but many plants can be grown outdoors for spices derived from ...

Gardening expert Ciscoe Morris loves hot peppers and wants to dispel a popular myth about growing them in the Pacific Northwest. “A lot of people say you can't grow hot peppers because we don't give ...

Spicy foods are a very hot commodity these days. Local brewers have also been known to use hot peppers in their beverages. Far From the Tree Cider in Salem offers two seasonal ciders — Lei and ...