Onions are a fun and reliable crop to grow in the winter vegetable garden. Onions can be planted from seed, sets (tiny immature bulbs) or transplants. The method gardeners choose depends on the time ...

Nearly all of us love onions, and they’re one of the main ingredients in most recipes. Many call for scallions (green bulbless onions), and there’s really no taste substitute. I grow Evergreen ...

You might think it is still early to think about vegetable gardening. Of course the average last frost is still a ways off but many plants will tolerate some nighttime freezing and cool temperatures.

You don't need a big garden to grow delicious onions at home—a bright location, the right container, and well-draining soil is all it takes to yield flavorful results. Whether you have a small balcony ...

This month is the perfect time to plant onions in Sonoma County. Question: My New Year’s resolution is to grow my own vegetables this year, but I don’t know where to begin. Do you have any suggestions ...

Another key for growing bulb onions is to thin the plants. When onions have to compete for sunlight, water and nutrients, they will often fail to produce many leaves as they need to grow large bulbs.

Interested in cultivating sweet, homegrown onions and flavorful garlic in your own backyard? If so, now is the time to plant. Growing onions from seed and garlic from cloves is easy to do in home ...

I love having a winter garden, though as I get busier I am often short of time and energy when it needs planting. It may at first seem strange to put poor little seeds or starts out to face the fall ...

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