My grandmother grew pink sweet peas to cover tattered tar paper siding on a shed in her tiny garden on the east side of Buffalo. I remember my sister and me picking the flowers and seed pods for ...
CORVALLIS – Sweet peas are a classic flower in English gardens since they were introduced in the 17th century from southern Italy and have transplanted well to all parts of the world, including ...
EVERY YEAR, RIGHT around Valentine’s Day, I begin soaking, sprouting and starting seeds, dreaming of the fragrant blossoms to come. This year, I’m tweaking my familiar garden ritual. Earlier this ...
Sweet Pea may look tender and smell divine, but beneath the ethereal beauty these scramblers are tough cookies that thrive in ...
Companion planting, a gardening technique where different crops are grown together to aid each other's growth, has been a staple in British gardens for generations. Certain plants can enhance growth, ...