George Washington always makes me feel guilty. I never hacked down a cherry tree. It was his birthday last week that caused unease. Years ago, I was taught that my peas must be in the ground by ...

Selecting the right variety of snap peas is essential for a successful harvest. There are several types available, including ...

This undated photo shows peas harvested in New Paltz, N.Y. Shelling peas don't travel well because their sugars begin to turn to starch as soon as they are picked, making this vegetable a must-have ...

Nothing makes scents like sweet peas. These climbing, vining legumes aren’t edible — they’re grown for their flowers, and when I say flowers, think armfuls of colorful, ambrosial bouquets, brightening ...

Gardening is a conversation with the earth. The gardener does something, and the earth responds via the outcome. If you plant a tomato seedling upside down, for example, the earth will happily swallow ...

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Spring-planted peas are a choice crop for the kitchen gardener, but it's easy to miss the boat. Well, two boats, actually. The first one sailed this spring when the ground thawed, warmed up a bit and ...

Happy St. Patrick’s weekend; a time for ordinary people to drink beer laced with green dye and for MY people — gardeners — to start their peas. Spring crops like peas and salad greens are difficult to ...

This pea planting has remained healthy and productive in well aerated, modestly moist soil. Peas can become susceptible to various root rots and wilting in cold, wet conditions. Dear Helen: Some of my ...