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Video: How to Grow Potatoes in Containers

Video: How to Grow Potatoes in Containers

Vegetable Gardener, editor | February 11th, 20106 comments

What's not to love about potatoes? They're tasty, require little maintenance to grow, and even produce pretty flowers. If you have the right container, you don't even need to plant them in the ground. Check out this video on growing potatoes in the most unlikely of places: a kitchen garbage can.

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Growing Potatoes

Growing Potatoes

Ruth Dobsevage, editor | February 3rd, 2010

Potatoes in containers, potatoes in the ground, potatoes in the kitchen. Plant some this spring, for a bountiful harvest that will keep for months.

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This Spud's for You

This Spud's for You

Jodi Torpey, contributor | November 25th, 20091 comment

Potatoes are one of the easiest root crops for home gardeners to grow. Order your specialty seed potatoes now for delivery next spring.

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Getting Familiar with My Irish Roots

Getting Familiar with My Irish Roots

susan belsinger, contributor | September 25th, 20092 comments

Happy autumnal equinox! Inspired by the cuisine of Ireland and their prodigious use of root vegetables, I am ready to start roasting them in the oven and making soups.

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Extend Your Gardening Season Beyond Frost by Growing Produce that Keeps

Extend Your Gardening Season Beyond Frost by Growing Produce that Keeps

Ruth Dobsevage, editor | June 26th, 20092 comments

If you grow winter squash, pumpkins, potatoes, garlic, and hot peppers, you effectively extend your gardening season well into the fall and winter.

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Growing Potatoes in a Laundry Basket

Growing Potatoes in a Laundry Basket

alouagie, member | June 2nd, 20099 comments

I bought the laundry baskets at a local dollar store (I have 2 baskets). I filled the baskets with about 2" of soil & compost, then put a seed potato into each basket (each potato was cut...

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Control Colorado Potato Beetle with a Mix of Strategies

Control Colorado Potato Beetle with a Mix of Strategies

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | June 1st, 2009

The Colorado potato beetle has become resistant to a number of commercial pesticides. Fortunately, there are physical, horticultural, and biological controls to choose from. Most likely, a mix of strategies will be most effective.

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Video: How to Plant Potatoes in a Raised Bed

Video: How to Plant Potatoes in a Raised Bed

TheGardenGirl,  | March 26th, 20092 comments

Potato is a great, fast-growing plant that is perfect for the beginner or old pro!

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New Potatoes with Chervil Vinaigrette

New Potatoes with Chervil Vinaigrette

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | March 19th, 2009

New potatoes are potatoes that are harvested early, when they are small and especially delicious. Try them in this simple recipe for a tasty side dish.

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The Benefits of Growing Potatoes in Containers

The Benefits of Growing Potatoes in Containers

Chris McLaughlin, contributor | March 16th, 200912 comments

There's any number of reasons that we gardeners might prefer to grow things up as opposed to out.

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Mashed Potatoes

Mashed Potatoes

susan belsinger, contributor | September 30th, 2008

This basic recipe can be served as mashed potatoes or used to prepare other Irish side dishes: root vegetable mash, colcannon, and champ.

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Mashed Potatoes, Irish Style

Mashed Potatoes, Irish Style

susan belsinger, contributor | September 25th, 2008

This basic recipe can be served as mashed potatoes or used to prepare other Irish side dishes: root vegetable mash, colcannon, and champ.

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Potato and Onion Focaccia

Potato and Onion Focaccia

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | August 7th, 2008

Serve this bread with soup or any saucy, tomato-based dish.

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Chicken Roasted with Herbs and Root Vegetables

Chicken Roasted with Herbs and Root Vegetables

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | August 6th, 2008

This dish can be made lower in fat by placing the chicken on a rack and roasting the vegetables in a separate pan.

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Roasty Potatoes with Sage

Roasty Potatoes with Sage

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | August 5th, 2008

Sage enlivens the flavor of roasted potatoes in this easy recipe.

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Summer Vegetables Stewed in Their Own Juices

Summer Vegetables Stewed in Their Own Juices

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | August 4th, 2008

Carrots, new potatoes, beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, and summer squash enliven this dish with their various colors and flavors.

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Potato and Chickpea Stew

Potato and Chickpea Stew

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | August 4th, 2008

Time is a crucial ingredient when making a ragoût, but this stew is still done in an hour.

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Potatoes With Cilantro and Garlic-Lime Butter

Potatoes With Cilantro and Garlic-Lime Butter

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | August 4th, 2008

This recipe gives new potatoes a new taste.

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Lemony Grilled Tuna and Arugula Salad

Lemony Grilled Tuna and Arugula Salad

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | July 31st, 2008

This composed salad makes a satisfying meal.

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Andrea's Vegetable Menestra

Andrea's Vegetable Menestra

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | July 30th, 2008

This version of a complicated Spanish dish is more streamlined, and trades some of the assertive vegetables with more wine-loving ones.

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