I often suggest that the best things to grow in your garden are fruits and vegetables we enjoy eating. Sometimes, though, our gardens may exceed our appetites. After growing 15 kale plants, my family ...

Use a supermarket sweet potato to start your own plants.

Sweet potatoes are tropical plants related to morning glories. They require a long, warm growing season to mature, which is why they are a southern favorite. However, faster-maturing varieties make it ...

Sweet potatoes are grown from sprouts called slips, not from seeds. Plant slips in late May or early June on raised soil ridges after the danger of frost has passed. This low-maintenance crop requires ...

If you are looking to add a new crop to your vegetable garden this season, consider planting a patch of sweet potatoes. If you have never grown this crop before, you will be surprised how little care ...