Yams are considered one of the world’s most important crops. A starchy, nutrient-rich root vegetable of the genus Dioscorea, the yam thrives in a tropical belt across West Africa, with outliers in the ...

If my family depended on my gardening skills, we'd starve. But I'm continuing to learn and I have had some successes thanks to helpful resources and online advice from the University of Florida and ...

Unlike white potatoes, which are tubers, sweet potatoes are root vegetables. There are always new types of sweet potatoes ...

Not sure what to grow in your summer vegetable garden? The bright sun and warm temperatures of summer are perfect for certain plants and herbs. From rows of corn to beautiful blooms, find out what ...

As the growing season winds down for most vegetable gardeners in central Ohio in October, it’s useful to evaluate how your vegetable gardening efforts fared this past season and make notes for things ...

Looking to plant a home garden this spring? Prepare with tips from the University of Kentucky’s Cooperative Extension. Herald-Leader There’s a dizzying array of decisions confronting the budding ...