Plant potatoes in an area with full sun, and be sure to fertilize them upon planting and once a month after planting. Potatoes are the perfect vegetable for beginner gardeners to tackle. They're easy ...

Next time you have food scraps left over from cooking, think twice before throwing them in the trash or garbage disposal. Certain kitchen leftovers can safely attract birds to your garden, while other ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." With their charming, leafy vines and delightful surprise harvest, potatoes bring a little magic to any ...

Potatoes can be prepared in a myriad of delicious ways: mashed, roasted with garlic, baked with chives and sour cream, scalloped with cream and herbs, and many other ways, including one of my ...

Light, moisture, and type all factor into the harvest date. 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.

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 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (WGHP) — When you think about planting ...

For Kansas gardeners, St. Patrick’s Day means something much more than donning a favorite green outfit and heading to local celebrations. Traditionally, the Irish holiday signals the date for planting ...

5 things to do in the garden this week: Exotic fruit. If you are looking for a fruit that will grab the attention of kids and adults alike, consider adding a finger grapevine to your garden. Finger ...

We’ll be “springing forward” with daylight savings time March 9 and gaining more hours of sun in our gardens. After weeks of cleansing rains, perennials are brightly refreshed. New growth is emerging ...

Prepare for potato season as soon as the ground starts to warm. Potatoes should be planted when the soil temperature reaches 45 degrees F, and the soil is relatively dry. Plant seed potatoes six to ...