Onions have such shallow roots they look like they're just sitting on top of the soil. Harness this oddity of the garden ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A harvest of onions drying on a wire rack Growing onions is a hugely popular past-time for vegetable gardeners around the globe.

Companion planting is the practice of growing different plants together for mutual benefit. Growing onions is a simple task, especially when you grow onion companion plants nearby, which can help your ...

With spring upon us, it’s time to think about planting in home gardens. In Iowa, onions are a popular addition to the vegetable garden as they are easy to grow and take up little space. In this ...

Growing onions from seed takes a bit more planning than planting onion sets, but it has a lot of perks. Not only are onion seeds more affordable than onion sets, but you can also grow a wider variety ...

As I write this, I think I can hear my fellow Baby Boomers advising, “Don’t plant anything before Memorial Day,” which I ...

Grow amazing alliums and learn how to plant onion bulbs at home. Starting onions from seed is easy; learn how to plant onion seeds and the best cultivars based on your growing zone. Our family loves ...

Onions need frequent watering. Shallow roots also mean onions will dry out faster than other crops. They need frequent irrigation throughout the growing season in order to grow optimally. The rate of ...

How is an onion like a tightwad’s wallet? He cries when either is opened. Speaking of onions, I grew up in a German household where potatoes, cabbage and onions were mealtime staples. No hotdish was ...

Walter Battle discusses growing onions and Joellen Dimond discusses landscape mistakes. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South we start the new year with planting onions. Haywood ...

Grocery shopping is only getting more expensive, but is it actually cheaper to grow your own vegetables? We asked gardeners, ...