Vegetable seeds may cost more than they used to, but they are still a bargain, especially if they are open-pollinated. You can keep the seeds of open-pollinated varieties from one year to the next.

The Bhut Jolokia is wacky hot, surpassing even the Savina Habanero, formerly the world's hottest pepper. Don't let the kids play with these peppers or you could end up on a first-name basis with the ...