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Chunks of fresh cantaloupe make a healthy breakfast side dish. JACK CLEMONS PHOTO Denise Clemons April 23, 2021 One of the benefits of efficient global transportation systems is the almost year-round availability of produce. While nothing is better than locally grown foods sourced from nearby family farms, it can be helpful during the off-season to still be able to find fruits and vegetables associated with the summer months. This week it’s cantaloupe. Here in Delaware, you’ll see...

Gardening: Here are the best potatoes to grow on the Prairies Potato cultivars typically found in Saskatchewan can be organized into one of four categories: white, russet, red or novelty. Author of the article: Jackie Bantle Publishing date: Apr 15, 2021  •  7 hours ago  •  4 minute read  •  Potato varieties grown in Saskatchewan at harvest time. Photo by Jackie Bantle /Supplied photo Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmed...

Prince Albert Daily Herald By Jackie Bantle “What is the best potato to grow?” is one of the most common questions that I often hear from eager vegetable gardeners.  According to the World Catalogue of Potato Varieties (co-edited by Lukie Pieterse and Uwe Hils), there are at least 4500 cultivated varieties of potatoes in over 100 countries around the world.  The best potato for you to grow depends on the end use. Potato cultivars typically found in Saskatchewan can be organized into one o...