Posts by Jon M

Look up compost bins online and the choices are overwhelming. There are a ton of different compost bin designs for different composting methods, and that’s not even including the DIY plans. But do...

When you look in a seed catalog, you may see potatoes described as “main crop”. This has a specific meaning in terms of time to maturity and other factors. So, what are main crop...

Rust-colored wood chips may be the first place your mind goes when you think of mulch, but mulch isn’t limited to traditional landscaping materials. Mulch can be anything that is laid on top of the...

If you grow potatoes, you might have heard of the Colorado Potato Beetle, or Potato Bug. This pest can damage potato plants, but there is more to know. So, what is a Colorado Potato Beetle? ...

If you have ever grown potatoes, you know the joys of cooking the tubers for a meal – but the leaves are another story. They look nice, but they are bitter, and there is something you should know...

Fresh potatoes from the garden are the best, and it’s fun to see how big you can grow them. Sometimes you will come across heirloom varieties, which may have interesting colors or shapes. So,...