If you want to plant peppers, plant organic pimento peppers. Not only is growing organically better for the environment, it is also healthier to eat. They are simple to grow from seed so you can plant them in your own garden.

Building a bird house is easier than you think. By following a few simple tips, you can have the best bird house on the block.

Many people grow shrubsin the ground. It the normal thing to do, right? Why not mix it up a little bit and plant your next shrub into a pot. If you put the pot on wheels, you can move it to other areas of your yard more easily then digging it up and transplanting it.

Privet's provide a nice carefree hedge and they are fast growing. If you want some privacy from the neighbors, than planting a privet hedge is a good way to accomplish this.

There are two different varieties of tarragon, so when choosing to grow tarragon for cooking, make sure you grab the right one. Look for plants marked "French tarragon."

Sweet potatoes and yams, which one is better and what other differences are there between the two? This article is a look into that gold-orange potato that we serve mainly for Thanksgiving Day dinner. When I think of sweet potatoes, I think of something sweet to eat, like candied yams.

Time has come for gardens to be planted, weeded and watered. Late in the season, and you didn't get the garden worked up, don't worry. It is possible to plant and weed the garden at the same time, inspite of the wet ground and weeds.

Dill, Anethum graveolens is an important spice, especially if you are canning pickles. This herb is easy to grow and even if you don't use it for pickles, you can grow it for other reasons.

If you want an early start with your chives, why not start them indoors first? Once the chives are growing, what is the best way to preserve them for use during the winter months? This weeks article will answer some of those questions.

No garden is complete without some chives growing. The green color is often used to garnish food dishes, as well as provide a hint of onion flavor.