Gardeners numbed by Hurricane Ike's nasty blow could use some comfort. Many of us face the overwhelming job of starting over, replanting with sun-loving shrubs and perennials. But before we dig into ...

If you’ve decided to plant sweet peas from seed this year, you’ve made a wise choice. These hardy annuals make a lovely addition to the garden, and if you’re about to sow the seeds, you’re probably ...

Last January, a Master Gardening column featured a story about winter sowing seeds. While I found the concept intriguing, I was convinced that sowing seeds indoors under lights on heat mats four to ...

We love sweet peas - doesn’t everyone? They’re beautiful, they smell great, and they’re easy to grow. If you’ve already sown them indoors, you’re probably wondering when to plant out sweet peas.

For as long as I can remember - which is usually about two minutes, the same as my attention span - I've heard that Good Friday is the traditional day for planting peas. That always struck me as being ...

Sweet peas take around 12-14 weeks to flower. Cut handfuls of deliciously-scented flowers for a vase so you can bring their gorgeousness inside. It's sweet pea sowing time, so now is your chance to ...

A cool-weather annual, sweet peas actually like the Northwest's infamous cool springs and begin to fade as the hot weather comes on strong in July. Even though seed packets and available literature ...

A horticultural specialist has identified one specific crop that should be sown from today to ensure a "head start" on homegrown produce for 2026. Jess Caleigh disclosed that now marks the "perfect ...