Typically, I plant potatoes in the ground. This spring, however, I tried the idea of container-planting potatoes in corrugated cardboard boxes. (See From the Ground Up, March 30, 2025.) This turned ...

There's a lot of pride in boosting a sauce with herbs you've grown, or serving a salad made with tomatoes picked just moments earlier. The buzz can leave you itching to try more crops. While herbs and ...

If you’ve only tasted store-bought potatoes, it’s time to experience the remarkable flavor and convenience of homegrown spuds by learning how to plant seed potatoes. The key is to start with certified ...

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 ...

How are potatoes grown? Potatoes thrive in well-drained soil and require ample sunlight to grow well. Remember to space out your seed potatoes properly when planting to give them room to develop.

Want fresh, homegrown potatoes for a winter feast? You'll need to start in the summer. It may seem strange to start talking about Christmas in July. But summer in the Northern Hemisphere is when ...

Potato plants can live much longer than many gardeners realize. Find out what affects their lifespan and how long they ...