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Jerad Bryant

Jerad Bryant is a plant nerd, botanical writer, and avid gardener in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. Jerad is an active member in his local community of plant nerds in both the Willamette Valley Hardy Plant Group and the American Rhododendron Society.

Pepper seedlings in a raised bed display delicate stems with smooth, oval-shaped leaves growing in pairs along the stem, highlighting the significance of adequate pepper spacing for optimal growth and airflow between plants.

Vegetables

How Far Apart Should You Space Pepper Plants?

Planting a garden full of peppers? You may be wondering how many you can fit in one space. Pepper plants need a bit of space to thrive and grow fruit. Read on alongside pepper grower Jerad Bryant and learn how much legroom they need.

The shishito pepper plant features slender, wrinkled green peppers hanging from lush, bushy foliage with broad, glossy green leaves.

Vegetables

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Shishito Peppers

Mild, wrinkled, and incredibly flavorful, ‘Shishito’ peppers are growing into mainstays of American cuisine. One specimen produces dozens of wrinkly chile peppers on a compact plant, making it a perfect choice for gardens big and small. Learn how to nurture this variety alongside seasoned pepper gardener Jerad Bryant.

Dry red hot peppers with wrinkled bodies stored in a glass jar for long-term preservation.

Vegetables

How to Dry and Store Hot Peppers

Hot peppers grow dozens of fruit per plant! Preserve those excess harvests with these tried and true preservation methods. Follow along with pepper gardener Jerad Bryant to learn how to best dry and store hot peppers.

Golden feverfew flowers with delicate white petals encircling yellow centers, offering a striking contrast in colors.

Flowers

17 Herbs With White Flowers

Herbs are wonderful plants that are aromatic, edible, and beautiful. These leafy plants contain oils that give them unique aromas and flavors. If you appreciate white flowers and smelly plants, you’ll love one of these 17 herbs with white flowers. Dive in with PNW gardener Jerad Bryant!

A close-up of green 'Anaheim' peppers with glossy skin reflecting light.

Vegetables

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Anaheim Peppers

‘Anaheim’ peppers are slightly spicy, flavorful, and perfect for the backyard garden. You’ll have fruit all summer when you plant one in the ground, a raised bed, or a container. In this guide, learn how to grow productive ‘Anaheim’ peppers alongside gardener Jerad Bryant.

A close-up of a ripe Aji Dulce pepper, vibrant orange and slightly wrinkled, hanging from a green branch adorned with lush, deep green leaves.

Vegetables

How and When to Harvest Peppers

Peppers are a low-maintenance fruit crop in the vegetable garden. They are also prolific producers, and you may have more peppers at the end of the season than you know what to do with! Learn how to harvest and preserve all those peppers alongside backyard gardener Jerad Bryant.

A close-up of cherry tomatoes and vegetables growing in fabric grow bags, showcasing vibrant green leaves and clusters of ripe cherry tomatoes hanging in rows, set against a sunny backdrop.

Vegetables

How to Grow Epic Tomatoes in Grow Bags

Would you like to grow giant tomatoes but lack the space for a large garden? Leave your worries behind as we delve into the wonderful world of grow bags. These containers are portable, efficient, and reusable, and they help anyone grow tomatoes easily. Follow along with gardener Jerad Bryant as we learn the best tips and tricks for producing plentiful tomatoes in grow bags.

The 'Prolific' Hardy Kiwi plant features vigorous, twining vines, heart-shaped green leaves, and clusters of small, smooth, green fruits.

Fruits

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for ‘Prolific’ Hardy Kiwi Vines

With little care and attention, hardy kiwi vines produce hundreds of pounds of small, fuzzless kiwis each year. They thrive in climates too cold for fuzzy-skinned kiwi vines, and they’re an excellent fruiting vine for gardens. Read on with PNW gardener Jerad Bryant, and you’ll soon have unlimited supplies of fresh kiwi fruit!