Growing your own slips from sweet potatoes is a rewarding project so easy anyone can do it. Unlike regular potatoes, sweet potatoes do not have eyes that grow into new plants. Skins contain fine roots ...

For the summer flower garden, ornamental sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) make a beautiful, dependable addition. They thrive in the intense heat of our summers, and May through August is the perfect ...

You might want to consider planting a Hawaiian heritage plant that can add an attractive ground cover that is good for your garden while providing an edible staple that is good for you. Known in ...

As summer sets its foot down upon our piece of Texas, use what our gardens provide to keep cool. Slice and partially crush fruit and herbs for a simple, nutritious flavored water. The best items to ...

Autumn is here which means things are slowing down in the garden but there’s still plenty to enjoy outdoors. In October the garden is a still and soothing place to be after the busy pace of summer – ...