Legumes

Pea vines are relatively low-maintenance, but consistent care throughout the growing season ensures strong plants and abundant harvests. Drawing on decades of gardening experience, I’ve refined simple practices that help pea vines thrive from the first sprout to the final pod. Early Season Care Mid-Season Care Late Season Care My Experience and Tips In my…

Peas are among the most rewarding cool-season crops, but not all peas are the same. Garden peas, snap peas, and snow peas each offer unique flavors, textures, and growing needs. As a lifelong gardener, I’ve grown all three types and can help you decide which variety suits your kitchen and garden best. Garden Peas (English…

Not all peas are alike. If you’ve browsed seed catalogs, you may have noticed peas described as round-seeded or wrinkled-seeded. These terms refer to the appearance of the dried seed, but they also signal important differences in growth habits, sweetness, and storage. As a lifelong gardener and seed saver, I’ve grown both types and can…

Choosing the right pea varieties can make the difference between a good harvest and an exceptional one. After decades of gardening and tasting hundreds of peas, I’ve learned which varieties consistently deliver top-notch flavor and generous yields. Whether you’re growing snap, snow, or shelling peas, these proven performers deserve a place in your garden. Best…

Garden peas and field peas may share a name, but they differ greatly in flavor, growth habits, and culinary uses. As a lifelong gardener and cook, I’ve grown both and can help you decide which fits your garden and kitchen best. Garden Peas (English Peas) Garden peas—also called shelling or English peas—are grown for their…

Snap peas and snow peas are both delicious cool-season vegetables, but they differ in flavor, texture, and harvest timing. As a lifelong gardener and vegetable growing educator, I’ve grown both for decades and discovered key differences that help you decide which is best for your garden and kitchen.Video link Key Differences at a Glance Feature…