A Vase of Sugar Snap Peas

There’s nothing like the forecast of a winter storm to motivate me to dig in the dirt. I’ve been putting off planting the peas for about three weeks now. But yesterday, when the weather forecaster boldly stated that our valley had a 100% chance of snow for Sunday, I knew the time had come to clear out a space for the peas. I was amazed at the variety of life I found under the dried weeds and leaves. The primrose plants were almost full size, and daffodil sprouts were popping up ev

These tips on how to grow snow peas will help you care for snow pea plants from seed to harvest. If you live in a cooler climate and think you can’t successfully grow vegetables, think again. Snow peas aren’t just called snow peas to sound cute, but because they can actually survive quite chilly temperatures while producing a great harvest. Snow peas are tender and tasty, perfect for eating fresh or adding to stir fry or salad. If you have been considering growing snow peas, take a

Grandiflora sweet peas were created when Henry Eckford, a Scottish horticulturalist, selected certain strains for their larger than average flowers and better general performance, then bred them. The more recent, modern grandiflora varieties combine the strong fragrance and colourful blooms of the original, heirloom grandifloras with the large flowers and long, straight stems of Spencer-type sweet peas. They make wonderful, exuberant cut flowers for the house. We choose some of our favo

Perfect for picking, fragrant sweet peas are easy to grow and come in a range of beautiful colours. You can grow them in pots or in the ground, training them up a frame for a beautiful display. Plant sweet peas near a seating area so you can smell them as you sit and relax in the garden. Or pick some for the vase – even a small amount can fill a room with fragrance. How to grow sweet peas at home Plant sweet pea seeds in autumn or spring. When plants are 10cm tall, pinch out the tips to e