Peas do not grow like beans, which wrap around a support and grow straight up. Peas sprawl. They need to be lifted up and tied onto some kind of support to make them grow upright. This article will ...

Growing peas captures the essence of vegetable gardening because if you choose a good variety, then plant the seeds carefully in good soil, you are amply rewarded. Few vegetables compare with freshly ...

Growing plants on trellises, pergolas, fences, and other vertical structures adds a whimsical beauty to gardens. But this practice has practical benefits that go beyond aesthetic appeal. Trellising ...

Whether you grow mostly vegetables, mostly flowers, or a mix of both, chances are good you've wanted to put some vining plants into the mix—and that means adding a trellis to the gardenscape. A ...

A tour through some raised beds covered in giant lettuces and other delights fed by a rich quail and chicken manure mulch!

Just like sweet peas, garden peas prefer our mild fall and winter weather to hot summer sun. If you like peas fresh from the garden, prepare to plant them now. One thing peas need over other plants is ...

Give your garden a lift with a trellis. They’re versatile, vertical plant supports with lots of sculptural appeal. Even in the tiniest garden, you can find a place for a trellis. When you put up a ...

Q. Which of these vegetable plants need a trellis — okra, tomato, snap peas, Hungarian peppers, summer squash, and zucchini? I looked for a list of trellis vegetables but could not find one. A. Of the ...