Although St. Patrick's Day is the traditional day to plant potatoes, Mid-Missouri weather usually does not cooperate and this year was no exception -- at least not in my garden. There have not been ...

The long, warm days of summer cause veggies like tomatoes, cucumbers, and squash to jump into overdrive. They seem to grow a few inches each day and begin cranking out fruits that demand near-daily ...

Gardeners in the upper Midwest love to grow and eat potatoes. The average North Dakotan eats over 100 pounds of spuds per year, making it our favorite vegetable. The planting season for potatoes is ...

Planting potatoes in the fall can extend your growing season. Planting potatoes in the fall gives you a second harvest and fresher food as the weather cools. Fall planting is most effective in mild ...

Raised garden beds are a wonderful way to grow vegetables, but not every plant is a perfect fit for this confined space. Some vegetables need more room to stretch, send out sprawling vines, or develop ...