Potatoes are a a major industry in Aroostook County and a good vegetable to grow anywhere in Maine. I prefer growing unusual, specialty potatoes rather than the Kennebec and Katahdin varieties you can buy at any store. Varieties I’m growing this year include Charlotte, a French variety new to Wood Prairie Farm this year; two […]

By now, columnist Tom Atwell can grow vegetables in his sleep. This year, he’ll focus on ornamentals.