Pepper Archives

Pink Peppercorn, the false pepper: Shinus molle

Shinus molle, or pink peppercorn, is an elegant tree native to South America. Pink Peppercorn facts, a short list Name: Schinus molle Common: false pepper, peruvian peppertree Family: Anacardiaceae Type: tree Height: 50 to 65 feet (15 to 20 meters) Exposure: full sun Soil: ordinary Foliage: evergreen – Blooming: spring → fall – Fruit set: summer → fall Planting pink peppercorn It […]

A fragrant garden with scented flowers, vines and shrubs

There are many fragrant flowers and plants that will freshen the garden with lovely scents that tickle our senses and increase enjoyment.

Grow flowers for food!

Certain flowers are both ornamental and edible. Feel free to try them out, a feast for eyes and taste buds alike!

30+ plants to grow from kitchen scraps – no need to go buy seeds!

Grow plants straight from the kitchen. No need to leave the house to garden!

Pepper health benefits and therapeutic value

Pepper (Piper nigrum) is an exotic spice native to the south of India and Sri Lanka, sold in different colors

Different types of pepper kernels mixed and creating a landscape

Sichuan pepper regulations – common sense prevails!

Regulations regarding the Sichuan pepper plant used to be dramatically strict. In the late XXth century, any import of any plant part whatsoever

Husks and hulls of Sichuan pepper with slight infection.

Sichuan pepper, a unique fragrance

The Sichuan pepper tree is a shrub that bears the delicious Sichuan pepper.

Green pods of maturing sichuan pepper fruit.

Set up an outdoor kitchen for friendly summer barbecues

Setting up an outdoor kitchen opens up a whole new space where friends and family can gather outdoors. Welcome everyone to your garden around a delicious meal where each guest can pitch in and help out!