Sweet Tater Containers

Posted In: Container Gardening

Sweet Tater Containers
June 2010

In South Carolina, where I was born, sweet potatoes are as common in the garden as on the plate. My great grandmother gave me a piece (slip) from one of her plants back in 1998. Since then, we’ve grown that same plant every year. After cutting the

Raising Red Wigglers for Fishing Baits

Posted In: Composting

Location: Texas

This time, you are not just raising Red worms for worm composting but you are raising Red Wigglers for fishing baits.

Why Red Wiggler worms?

Red worms are good for fishing because

Protect Your Tomatoes from those Vicious Caterpillars

Posted In: Vegetable Gardening

Location: Lititz, PA

With so many things trying to attack my tomatoes its a wonder I even end up with enough to make a BLT! – Animals, blights & disease, insects and those darn caterpillars who are my current problem! One of the most damaging caterpillars is the

Take a Chance… Plant a Rose

Posted In: Rose Gardening

Location: Vermont

Romance. This is not a rose I grew. It was from a Valentine’s bouquet. There is no denying it, no matter how hardened one’s heart gets, roses speak to a woman’s heart. Roses say more than words. They smell, feel, look like the luxury of blooming,