How to Sprout Sweet Potatoes for Slips — Green Shoots for Planting

Sprouting sweet potatoes to make slips (the green shoots from a mature sweet potato that are used for planting) is one of our favorite spring activities. If you haven’t selected and stored roots from last year’s harvest for this purpose, you’ll need to order sweet potato slips (or if you want to add a new … Continue reading How to Sprout Sweet Potatoes for Slips — Green Shoots for Planting

Growing Peanuts at Home

Peanuts are a great addition to a home garden since they require minimal care and provide bountiful yields. If you’re looking to try something new in your garden this year, maybe it’s time to take a closer look at the potential of peanuts. Home-grown peanuts offer lots of possibilities in the kitchen. Talk about peanut … Continue reading Growing Peanuts at Home