Americans throw away, on average, more than 300 million pounds of food at Thanksgiving. Families gather around the table to share turkey, swap stories and ... Read moreThe post Thanksgiving ...

You can grow sweet potatoes indoors, provided you choose the right varieties. Experts recommend only planting slips indoors. Sweet potatoes need lots of sun, so make sure to place them in a sunny ...

If you've been interested in growing your own sweet potatoes at home, but have limited space, you should consider planting your root veggies in a container. You can still reap a generous harvest from ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sweet potatoes might seem like a crop that only farmers can grow, but you can grow them right in your backyard or even in containers. They’re easier to grow than you might think, and nothing beats the ...

If you've never grown potatoes, add them to your garden this year. They're relatively easy to grow and don't require a lot of maintenance. The hardest part is knowing when they're ready to eat.