Growing sweet potatoes in containers lets you start earlier, manage space, and protect plants from frost. Choose compact, non-vining varieties like Bunch Porto Rico or Vardaman for easier container ...

Potatoes are a versatile and popular vegetable that can be grown in home gardens. Plant certified seed potatoes in spring and harvest new potatoes after flowering or wait for larger tubers after the ...

Dreaming of a garden but short on outdoor space? Or perhaps you’re tired of battling unpredictable weather and pesky garden ...

Judy Stevens, Linn County Master Gardener, answered my call for tips on potato container gardening. Judy offers this excellent advice: Container grown potatoes are great because you can grow them ...

One of the handiest garden tips I learned from Mom was to grow potatoes in a large pot (or two or three) on my back porch. The idea was to have early spring potatoes for Easter. Potatoes don’t demand ...

Gone are the days when people only grew potatoes in large beds – the trend of growing food vertically is becoming more and more common, which is brilliant for people with limited outside space.

Sweet potatoes are one of the most re­warding crops for home gardeners. They are nutritious, versatile in the kitchen, and, surprisingly, quite easy to grow. While many people associate sweet ...