Peas have a special place in French culture and cuisine. One of the earliest cultivated food crops, they achieved a special status at Versailles in Louis XIV’s court, where peas were considered ...

There are endless varieties of the annual sweet pea Lathyrus odoratus to choose from and these are constantly being added too, thanks to avid breeders and the plant's willingness to mutate.

The brown-specked ‘Chocolate Streamer’ sweet peas are rare and unusual. ( Baker Creek Seed Co. ) The brown-specked ‘Chocolate Streamer’ sweet peas are rare and unusual. ( Baker Creek Seed ...

"Sweet Pea Queen" Marryn Mathis, the owner of The Farmhouse Flower Farm, has written a beautiful new book to share her experiences growing the cherished annual.

Plant sweet pea seeds now to enjoy 'sweet scent' as early as spring - 'couldn't be easier' Sweet peas are one of the most enticing flowers to grow in the garden thanks to their inviting fragrance ...

How many of your friends grow sweet peas in this area? I am betting not very many, although we may have fond memories of grandparents growing them.

Then push two sweet pea seeds into the top of the compost. - about 4-5cm deep. Lightly cover the top with a layer of compost - and then gently water each tube.

Sonoma County sweet pea grower who ships her seeds all over the US, Canada shares tips Starting sweet peas in fall will give them a better chance to develop strong roots for a fragrant show next ...

Winter sowing allows sweet pea transplants to go into the garden around the same time as edible garden peas. My husband aims to direct sow Sugar-Snap peas by mid-March, or around St. Patrick’s Day.

It's sweet pea sowing time, so now is your chance to dream ahead and decide where you would like to have this gorgeous flower on show. Tall-growing sweet pea varieties that are ideal for creating ...