If you're looking for the right plant to grow indoors, sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) may not be the first choice to come to mind. Still, these tasty root vegetables can thrive indoors when given ...

Overwinter your pepper plants for an early harvest next season. Depending on your region, you can grow them as houseplants or store dormant plants in a cool garage.

While spices may seem an overly ambitious addition to the garden, those spices related to ginger, such as cardamom, galangal ...

I had a few container plants on my patio this summer and some half-hardy sun lovers that won’t overwinter here outdoors. I ...

Can I grow sweet potato in a cold climate? JERRY: Yes you can. The best time to start is in October or November, when the weather is warming up. Another important tip is to choose the right variety.

Potassium is a common need for plants, and if you enjoy eating bananas, you already have a great source of this nutrient that ...

Planning a garden that can sustain you requires more than just picking your favorite vegetables. A survival garden is a ...

I don’t have a lot of time to garden at home, so I am strategic about which plants I plant and the maintenance practices I use. My goal is to get the best results in the least amount of time. Trumpet ...

Margaret Eby is currently the Deputy Food Director at The Philadelphia Inquirer, and has previously held a position as Senior Editor at MyRecipes, Food & Wine and Food52. Her work has also appeared in ...

A survival garden is filled with crops that are nutrient-dense and can be preserved for future use, including potatoes, ...