In some gardening circles, a gardener’s skill is measured by how soon he or she gets the first mess of shelling peas on the table. Peas are a good choice for such competition, because raising a good ...

Growing peas in your garden is a snap with these must-know planting ... Protein-rich peas are full of vitamins, fiber, and minerals, and help protect against heart disease. They're versatile ...

Dig over the soil and add plenty of compost or well-rotted manure - this will help ... the garden once the seedlings have established. Dig out a shallow trench and gently slide the pea seedlings ...

Block planting. As a space-saving alternative to single, well-spaced rows, some vegetables do very well planted in blocks of ...