How to grow potatoes for Christmas

Whether you like them baked, mashed, or cut into fries, potatoes are one of the most versatile vegetables in recipes. Potatoes are easy to grow for most novice gardeners, and various varieties suit climates all around the United States.Before we start with our guide on planting, growing, and harvesting potatoes, we thought we would give you some time-tested tips;The Dutch settlers in Pennsylvania regarded March 17, otherwise known as “St. Gertrude’s Day”, or St. Patrick’s

We are a Christmas tree farm family. Each December, we head out to a local tree farm to pick out the perfect evergreen to grace our home for the holidays. And each year, I come home itching to plant Christmas trees. When I lived in southern Pennsylvania, I recall one year, I got talking with the owner of a small local tree farm, and he said his family planted their first batch of Christmas trees shortly after their first child was born. They had come up with the idea to start a Chr

For those celebrating Christmas, a cut tree can be a beautiful home accessory while serving as a decorating centerpiece for the holiday season. However, considering how short-lived a cut tree is, a more sustainable choice might be to buy a living tree. A living tree can either be used year after year, or can be planted in the yard to supply shade, wildlife habitat, and act as a living windbreak for decades to come. Why Not a Cut Christmas Tree? Most cut Christmas trees come

Grow potatoes in a greenhouse easily and harvest your preferred varieties all year round plus keep them safe from frost. They will also do well on your porch, in grow bags, pots, large containers, and raised beds. You don’t even need so much space to do it.If you want to start with three seed potatoes, a container that covers at least 24 inches tall and about 18 inches in diameter will do. Make sure that your favorite container has openings for drainage at the base, with a layer of rocks o