Start potatoes in February, when the soil is 45 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit, for optimal growing temperatures before summer heat waves arrive. Provide full sun, irrigate if the top 2 inches of soil feels ...

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 ...

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 ...

Vegetables usually planted in September include broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, Swiss chard and collards as transplants while lettuce, beets, radishes, turnips and rutabagas are ...

As Burns Night approaches, many will be preparing the traditional feast of haggis, accompanied by the essential ‘neeps and ...

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 ...

Who doesn’t love a good tuber, whether it’s the sweetness of baked sweet potatoes or the crispy-hot goodness of french fries? In Southern California, tubers can be grown quite easily. We asked experts ...

Planting potatoes in the fall gives you a second harvest and fresher food as the weather cools. Fall planting is most effective in mild winter regions, where short-season varieties mature before frost ...