MINDEN — As he sits in his office along busy Highway 10 north of Minden and next to climate-controlled warehouses, CSS Farms manager Ben Zechmann knows one thing for certain. Most of the people ...

One of the easiest vegetables to grow in our gumbo soil is okra, a heat loving member of the hibiscus family that can handle drought, doesn’t have major pest problems and needs little more than ...

Planting potatoes in the fall gives you a second harvest and fresher food as the weather cools. Fall planting is most effective in mild winter regions, where short-season varieties mature before frost ...

Sweet potatoes are a great substitute for white potatoes in your diet. Many people can't, or shouldn't, eat white potatoes. White potatoes contain small amounts of solanine, a naturally occurring ...

Some gardeners believe potatoes are best planted on or near St. Patrick’s Day. As a Missouri Extension article wisely says “Planting potatoes on St. Paddy’s Day might yield spuds that are duds”. As ...

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These food scraps can add important vitamins and minerals to your soil. You should never throw potato peels away. These food scraps are high in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals like potassium, ...

Planting potatoes in the fall can extend your growing season. Planting potatoes in the fall gives you a second harvest and fresher food as the weather cools. Fall planting is most effective in mild ...