Sarah and Barbara,
For years, I did not grow potatoes. They are not expensive to buy and take up garden space I would rather use for other veggies. However, I kept hearing about how home grown potatoes were so much better than store bought. So, last year I tried growing them for the first time. I planted some red potatoes that were sprouting in the pantry. They were awesome. So, this year, I wanted to try them again. I found a place that sold growing bins made of fabric for growing potatoes. When I ordered them, they were out. I looked around for an alternative and noted the large, partially rusted out wheelbarrow my husband was ready to discard. The holes in the bottom were not big; perfect for drainage. I put in about five inches of sifted compost and placed my potatoes on top. As they have grown, I have continued to add more soil and sifted compost. The wheelbarrow is almost full and the plants look awesome. I can hardly wait for harvest. I plan to tip over the wheelbarrow to harvest the potatoes. Will let you know how this works out.