Discover the simple and sustainable method to grow potatoes right at home using an everyday cardboard box! In this video, we guide you through each step of the process, from preparing the box and ...

Typically, I plant potatoes in the ground. This spring, however, I tried the idea of container-planting potatoes in corrugated cardboard boxes. (See From the Ground Up, March 30, 2025.) This turned ...

Potatoes are grown from seed potatoes. They should have several “eyes” that contain vegetative buds. Do not try to grow potatoes purchased from the grocery store because they are treated to prevent ...

As summer draws to a close, many of us are starting to plan out our winter gardens. However, fall is the perfect chance to ...

How do you plant potatoes in a grow bag? While it may seem impractical to plant such a cheap vegetable, the flavor of homegrown potatoes can’t be beat. Homegrown produce comes in more varieties than ...

Charles M. asks: I have limited space in my garden beds but would like to grow potatoes. Can I plant them in a container? Answer: Yes! Potatoes are well-suited for growing in containers. One option is ...

Growing potatoes is actually much easier than most people think. You don’t need a massive garden or special equipment, just [ ...

Discover new ways to maximize your garden space in Building Projects for Backyard Farmers and Home Gardeners (Fox Chapel Publishing, 2012) by Chris Gleason. Plans for trellises, raised beds and ...

Bosmere Potato Planter ($10-$14) is a reusable bag that holds three potato plants. A flap near the bottom allows harvesting of new potatoes. Anyone who has ever stabbed a garden fork through a ...