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Joey Baird and Holly Baird, Co-founders of The Wisconsin Vegetable Gardener, explain how to successfully grow potatoes. The Bairds discuss where to plant, when to plant and how to get rid of pests that could harm your potato crop.

Aired: 02/11/17

Rating: TV-G

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