Q: I have been trying to grow potatoes in containers on my condo balcony for a few years now with little success — and I do mean little. The potatoes that I get are always very small. What am I doing ...

If you've been interested in growing your own sweet potatoes at home, but have limited space, you should consider planting your root veggies in a container. You can still reap a generous harvest from ...

Sweet potatoes are a popular crop to grow in home vegetable gardens and the delicious versatile tubers can be roasted, mashed, chipped, and more, once lifted. If you are worried you don’t have the ...

Potatoes are a versatile and popular vegetable that can be grown in home gardens. Plant certified seed potatoes in spring and harvest new potatoes after flowering or wait for larger tubers after the ...

You can grow sweet potatoes indoors, provided you choose the right varieties. Experts recommend only planting slips indoors. Sweet potatoes need lots of sun, so make sure to place them in a sunny ...

Are you ready for spud season? If you want to grow your own potatoes, it's time to dig into the dirt and get planting. Not only are potatoes simple to grow, but they also pack a punch of essential ...

CBC gardening expert Lyndon Penner says it's common for people to be superstitious about how to best plant potatoes. For him, the secret is to keep it simple. Penner advised to plant as early as ...

Growing sweet potatoes in containers lets you start earlier, manage space, and protect plants from frost. Choose compact, non-vining varieties like Bunch Porto Rico or Vardaman for easier container ...