"If you grow sweet potatoes in partial shade ... which reduces the risk of rot and extends their freshness," says Peters. "Do not refrigerate them, as the cold can affect their taste and texture.

Potatoes and sweet potatoes may share a name, but they actually come from very different plant families. Here's what you need to know about the health differences between potatoes and sweet ...

I have seen poinsettias growing outdoors as far north as Granada Hills but they were always planted against a wall.

Dear Helen: Are sweet potatoes the same as yams ... at the bases of the emerging and young carrot plants. Sounds like a promising plan. Do you think it would work? It is true that the strong ...