It’s time to gather the sweet snap peas right off the vine, then throw them into salads and other dishes. In the 1950s, Dr. Calvin Lamborn was working in Twin Falls, Idaho, doing plant breeding.

Q: Two or three years ago, I planted sweet pea flower seeds. Now theyre taking over everywhere. Whats the best way to get rid of them? They cling to all my other plants and drown them out. A: Are you ...

Q: I’ve tried growing sweet pea flowers, but by the middle of summer the vines turn brown and begin to die before many flowers are produced. Do you have any idea what’s wrong? I love the fragrance of ...

EVERY YEAR, RIGHT around Valentine’s Day, I begin soaking, sprouting and starting seeds, dreaming of the fragrant blossoms to come. This year, I’m tweaking my familiar garden ritual. Earlier this ...

CORVALLIS – Sweet peas are a classic flower in English gardens since they were introduced in the 17th century from southern Italy and have transplanted well to all parts of the world, including ...