potatoes

Oven Fries: Regular or Sweet Potato

Oven Fries: Regular or Sweet Potato

Fries are my total guilty pleasure. If I’m not careful, I might just end up eating more even after I’m stuffed! After all, fries are nostalgic—they make us think of  
Celebrating Samhain with delicious recipes

Celebrating Samhain with delicious recipes

Everyone wants to pronounce Samhain like Sam Hane. In reality is it pronounced Soh-Win. So exactly what is Samhain? It is more commonly referred to in modern times as Halloween  
Growing Zones for Potatoes

Growing Zones for Potatoes

Potatoes are another cool-season crop that can be grown in a range USDA Plant Hardiness Zones. They are typically grown in zones 3 to 10, with some variations based on  
What Ado About Weeds in the Lawn

What Ado About Weeds in the Lawn

Today's piece "Islands of Clover" gave me a good chuckle today, because it's a story about a husband and wife, and a battle over weeds in the lawn that is  
5 Vegetables to Plant in September

5 Vegetables to Plant in September

I grew up thinking September was a time to wind down from summer gardening and switch over to harvesting. But I’ve actually learned that there are vegetables to plant in  
Colorful Garden Art On Your Plate

Colorful Garden Art On Your Plate

It almost seems redundant to talk about colorful garden art. Gardens are some of the most colorful places around many homes. And in botanical gardens far and wide, there's seemingly  
The Gift of Family and Garden

The Gift of Family and Garden

I'm fortunate to have a wonderful family and garden that I love. I especially appreciate how much my daughter loves spending time in the garden. She's (almost) always willing to