Sweet peas are easy-to-grow, hardy annuals. If you live in USDA Zone 7 or warmer, plant them outdoors in late fall. Elsewhere, plant them from late winter to very early spring. The seedlings can ...

Sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus) is a colorful and fragrant climbing plant popular in cottage gardens for its ease of growth and charming appearance. Native to the Mediterranean, these full-sun plants ...

• Seeds for sweet peas and native California wildflowers should be planted in November to get the best blooms this spring. • Sweet peas have a delicate, unforgettable fragrance that has never been ...

Growing peas in your garden is a snap with these must-know planting, care, and harvesting tips. Even beginners can learn how to plant and grow peas, a garden favorite for thousands of years.

EVERY YEAR, RIGHT around Valentine’s Day, I begin soaking, sprouting and starting seeds, dreaming of the fragrant blossoms to come. This year, I’m tweaking my familiar garden ritual. Earlier this ...

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 flower in vibrant shades of blue and purple, right down to the palest pink, making them a beautiful way to add some colour to your garden during the summer months. However, if you are ...