These vegetables can thrive even in smaller spaces. Growing sweet potatoes in containers lets you start earlier, manage space, and protect plants from frost. Choose compact, non-vining varieties like ...

Planting potatoes in the fall gives you a second harvest and fresher food as the weather cools. Fall planting is most effective in mild winter regions, where short-season varieties mature before frost ...

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 ...

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 ...