Among the many food scraps you shouldn't throw out, potato skins are one of the most versatile. Though they make for deliciously crispy appetizers, Gene Caballero, co-founder of GreenPal, told Food ...

What you throw away in the kitchen could matter more in the garden. This everyday leftover plays a surprising role in soil health and plant performance.

Fertilize potato soil before hilling with slow-release fertilizer for larger tuber development. Potatoes are ready to harvest when above-ground plants yellow and begin to die. At that point, cut ...