Digging Potatoes

Digging Potatoes

I’m sure I’ve mentioned before that potatoes may not be the best value for work input for a home grower.  High-quality organic potatoes from the market are quite inexpensive, and certainly a better pure cost value than our homegrown spuds. However, I have no doubt that planting two beds of potatoes every year is a good fit for my garden. Potatoes are usually a very reliable crop.  I’ve got my planting scheme down, and I see the rotation of potato beds through the...
Raspberries Atop Oatmeal Pancakes for Two

Raspberries Atop Oatmeal Pancakes for Two

If you have ever considered planting raspberries in your home garden I highly recommend it.  Once they’re established, other than once-a-year pruning, they are relatively carefree and can last nearly forever with occasional transplanting. And you can stand up to pick them!  Here in Wisconsin, our ever-bearing variety keeps producing through a couple of light freezes.  I just picked a few on October 24th.  Just be sure to do a little research and select...

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