As Burns Night approaches, many will be preparing the traditional feast of haggis, accompanied by the essential ‘neeps and ...

Late-season maincrop varieties with good storage and floury or creamy texture are the ideal types to grow for Burns Night, ...

Some gardeners are all for chitting. But here is the secret: you don’t need to chit to be successful. Chitting your potatoes means allowing the eyes of your potatoes to sprout before you put them in ...

If you’ve only tasted store-bought potatoes, it’s time to experience the remarkable flavor and convenience of homegrown spuds by learning how to plant seed potatoes. The key is to start with certified ...

Easy to grow and highly productive, potatoes form the basis of so many delicious dishes. And foodies agree that once you have tasted a newly dug, homegrown potato, it is hard to return to those bought ...

Although spring 2022 arrives astronomically this Sunday (i.e. the “spring equinox”), that doesn’t mean it’s full steam ahead with everything and anything gardening. We still could get below-freezing ...

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 ...

IN MY last column, I suggested growing blackcurrants, one of the easiest fruits to cultivate. Their vegetable counterpart in terms of difficulty level is the humble spud, and now is the right time to ...