While it’s getting easier to find a variety of fresh and dried peppers at the grocery store, it’s much more fun and economical to grow your own. Start seeds indoors at least eight to 10 weeks before ...

Berries of a black pepper plant on a Pohnpei farm. The berries turn red when ripe and then black when they dry out, forming black peppercorn.

While black pepper doesn’t contribute much in the form of energy or macronutrients, it’s rich in antioxidants and powerful plant compounds that support your health in surprising ways.

What’s new: Your recently imported ornamental tree might have a stowaway spider or lizard hidden in its branches, a recent study warns. What’s more, these accidentally transported wildlife can ...

Plant medicine and herbalism, once integral to Black communities, are experiencing a renaissance. We asked a few women to share their stories.

Black pepper, also known as black gold in ancient times owing to its medicinal benefits and distinct flavor, is highly recommended in the winter to treat cold and cough-related disorders.

As time passes, I have come to regard the African bush daisy (Euryops pectinatus) as an ornamental plant that no Southern California garden should be without – and not only because it’s one of ...

'Black Pearl' ornamental pepper plants feature nearly-black leaves with small, glossy black and red fruit. The peppers are edible, but the plant is grown more for its looks rather than its peppers.

Christine Michael is a Master Gardener for the Sandusky and Ottawa County Extension Offices. Herbs have many uses including ...

Make your fall and winter garden fluffier and more colorful by filling it with ornamental kale and cabbage. The variety of color, height, and texture you can achieve is astounding.

Although black pepper beef is more well-known, this dish also works really well with chicken (and is a little more economical, too). The black pepper in this stir-fry provides a lovely warmth ...