You might think December's chill means pausing your gardening plans, but starting hot peppers indoors at Christmas gives them a welcome head start on summer heat. A few extra months under steady light ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hot peppers are members of the nightshade (Solanaceae) family, which means they are a not-so-distant relative of tomatoes, ...

Q: Each year, it seems as though our local garden centers are offering more varieties of chili peppers to choose from. How do you know what to buy? How can you use them or preserve them? A: Hot ...