Extreme heat or drought can keep these flower heads from growing properly. It's best to grow these plants in March for a harvest in June or July. Other leafy greens you can plant now include snap peas ...

Fill ramekins with veggie dip or ranch dressing. Arrange the bell pepper slices around the veggie dip cups to create the look of flowers. Use one or two snap peas to create the flower stems.

Snap peas are one of my favorites because the flowers are absolutely beautiful and legumes can improve nitrogen levels in your soil, which will help your other plants grow more quickly.