For a large planting, trenches are an efficient way to plant seed potatoes. Dig a trench 4 inches deep if your soil is heavy ...

Key Points Potato maturity depends on the variety, ranging from about 110 days for early types to over 120 days for late ones.Key harvest signals include firm skin, flowering for early harvests, and ...

Why it pays to get a head start ...

Potatoes naturally contain glycoalkaloids, but sprouting and green coloring indicate an increase in these compounds and a higher risk of toxic effects like vomiting and stomach upset. Removing the ...

"Great way to grow potatoes." Home gardener shares unbelievable trick to grow 'a fantastic harvest' of potatoes: 'A great idea' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Over time vegetable gardeners start to find all sorts of self-seeding food plants freely pop up throughout the garden. Potatoes are a great self-seeding food crop and are often produced from small ...

Want to learn how to chit potatoes? Here's our step-by-step guide for success, with expert advice for a better ...

Stop throwing away your egg cartons this month and instead use them in your garden for one reason you might not have ...

Egg cartons can really come in handy this month without you even realising! So next time you finish a pack of eggs, make sure ...

Despite February’s often cool, damp, and dreary days, it is a harbinger that spring is only a month away and can inspire North Bay gardeners to begin planning, preparing and getting an early start ...

The days are getting longer and there’s a hint of spring in the air, so it's time to get outdoors ...

A gardener has revealed one useful purpose for your empty egg cartons this month and it'll be great for your outdoor space.