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What started off as a personal preference for spicy foods has grown to a quest to grow and taste the hottest peppers in the world. Rarely does a meal go by without the addition of hot peppers, either raw, pickled or in our Bennys Hot Spice We order seeds from all over the globe and currently have over 160 varieties of hot peppers growing in the greenhouses.

Water plants are key ingredients to achieve an ecological balance in your pond.

There are 4 basic groups and each pond should have some of each, resulting in coverage of two thirds of the pond surface with plants in order to naturally create a healthy and clear pond.

We all can appreciate the beauty of a flower, but we all love a fragrant bloom or plant. The scent of a blossom or plant is a natural method to improve mood and result in relaxation.

So why not plan your garden, or even a patio pot or hanging basket to include scented plants that we can appreciate while we enjoy our long awaited Spring and Summer outdoors.

Deer are adorable...except when they are devouring your garden plants that you have invested so much time and money into creating your gorgeous yard.

There are no absolutely deer proof plants, if food is scarce, they will try to eat anything to survive. That being said, there are many plants that are less palatable for reasons of taste and texture.

Beautiful container gardens are easier than you think! It all starts with a very basic recipe with 3 different types of plants--a thriller, a filler and a spiller. This quick video will turn you into a professional gardener in no time!

Here is an incredibly easy, 2 minute way to create beautiful container gardens for your home. You will wonder why you never thought of doing this before!

Here's a quick how-to video on creating simple combination gardens with similar plant varieties. It is easier than you think!

Bees are one of the most important pollinators in the world. In addition to providing us with honey and beeswax, three quarters of the world's food sources require pollinators.

Pollination also occurs with activity from butterflies, hummingbirds and other insects, birds and animals.

Hummingbirds are a welcome sight for most gardeners and bird lovers alike. It's hard not to be mesmerized by their often iridescent color, aerial acrobatics and ability to hover in midair while drinking nectar from feeders or flowers.

A yard with flowering shrubs, vines and dwarf trees provide the hummingbirds with shelter, security, shade and food sources. Moving water or misters also attract these delightful birds. These garden plantings will provide a natural Hummingbird habitat that will attract them to your yard year after year.

Succulent plants are among the most drought tolerant and easiest to maintain plants as long as they are planted into a light, porous soil mix in a pot with good drainage and as much bright light as possible, with watering kept to a minimum.