A big potato crop from a ridiculously small space? YES! In the following video tutorial, I'll show you how to achieve a colossal harvest of spuds from one 8x4 raised bed: Just to recap: Start with certified organic, disease-free "seed" potatoes. Seed potatoes are … [Read more...]
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A Water-Wise Way to Plant Potatoes
THERE ARE PROBABLY AS MANY WAYS to plant potatoes as there are gardeners. I plant mine in shallow holes in a raised bed. And then I set a … [Read more...]
How To Plant , Grow, Harvest & Store Potatoes
HOME-GROWN POTATOES ARE THE BEST THINGS ON EARTH, and fortunately, you don't need an acre of land to achieve a substantial harvest. I grow mine in two 4’x8’ raised beds, and manage … [Read more...]
How I Plant and Grow Tomatoes
Wanna get the biggest bang from your tomato-growing buck? You've come to the right place! Here is everything I've learned over the years about planting and growing Solanum lycopersicum: First, select the right tomatoes for your needs. Tomatoes come in both … [Read more...]
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Wait! Don't run away! These Creamy Mashed Potatoes ain't exactly "diet fare," but they are devilishly delicious to eat. Need a dreamy base for your favorite gravies and stews? Need a sumptuous side dish that you can make ahead of time, and reheat on the stove top? Want … [Read more...]
How I Grow Sweet Potatoes
I love sweet potatoes. I love them baked in a pie, … [Read more...]
My Potatoes-in Straw Growing Experiment
FOR THE PAST TEN SPRINGS, I've planted my seed-potatoes in deep holes, and then "hilled" the developing plants with soil. This … [Read more...]
Potatoes au Gratin
WHEN YOU HAVE POTATOES AT YOUR DISPOSAL, all kinds of fascinating dishes can be quickly prepared. Take, for instance, Potatoes au Gratin. I whipped up a particularly swoon-worthy … [Read more...]
Coaxing Pepper Plants to Bloom
ARE YOUR PEPPER PLANTS BEHAVING BADLY? I mean, are they pushing out lots of lush foliage, but few (if any) flowers? Mine, too, thought they were ferns one June. Then I convinced them … [Read more...]
Growing Better Potatoes
HOW MANY OF YOU are planting potatoes this spring? Need any tips for achieving a colossal harvest? Then be sure to check out [Read more...]