As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us pause to count our blessings—family, friends, health, and community. But for those of us who spend time with our hands in the soil, our gardens belong on that ...

If you thought yams and sweet potatoes were the same thing, think again! While the two root vegetables might appear to be similar (largely in part to grocery stores mislabeling them), the difference ...

Crispy roasted sweet potatoes develop golden, caramelized edges while staying tender inside. This easy roasted sweet pot ...

Sweet potatoes and yams are often confused, but they are botanically different plants. True sweet potatoes are native to the Americas, while true yams originate from Africa and Asia. The canned "yams" ...

Seasonal garden column topics can be tricky. So much tradition. Several years ago, I unintentionally wandered into the sociological mine field of sweet potatoes. After a few years of having my grocery ...