Planting sweet potatoes indoors even has some distinct advantages over growing them outside. They can thrive year-round, as they won't be limited by frost dates or other weather conditions, and ...

Growing potatoes is actually much easier than most people think. You don’t need a massive garden or special equipment, just some basic knowledge about timing, soil preparation, and simple care ...

Planting potatoes in the fall offers several benefits, including reduced pest pressure, cooler temperatures, and the abundance of a second harvest (if you also planted potatoes in the spring). The ...

Yes, you can grow fruits like strawberries, bananas, and grapes even if you don't have a yard - and the best part is you can grow them quickly, too.

Tomatoes are one of the most common plants in the home garden. Learn how to tell if your tomatoes are done for the season and how to prepare for next year's crop.

Imagine this: on the distant planet Mars, a probe is diligently 'digging for water' 5 meters beneath the ice cap. Isn't this scene both novel and filled with a sense of science fiction? Meanwhile, ...

In my last article I wrote about creating a fall vegetable garden. We all know that prior to planting, you must harvest what you are growing. I am delighted to ...

More fungus! Botrytis, more commonly known as grey mould, is another plant disease to keep an eye out for in September. If you notice a fuzzy, greyish-brown mould on flower buds and foliage, your ...

Potatoes grown in a field in Northfield get unloaded at Barnwood Valley Farm in Hadley to be washed, sorted, packaged and shipped to their various vendors. Staff Photo/Carol Lollis Sign up for the ...

Morning glories are annual plants with large colorful flowers that grow on tall vines. Some varieties will reseed themselves year after year.