Planting onion sets or slips in autumn has some distinct advantages and is much like planting garlic or shallots. But success isn't always guaranteed. Timing, along with your specific growing zone, ...

September signals the arrival of fall, but it's also a great time to plant certain vegetables. The ideal crops to plant ...

Onions can be a great vegetable for backyard and container gardens. They take up minimal space, and are relatively forgiving for beginners; plus, they attract few pests. They also make excellent ...

Planting onions from small bulbs or "sets" is not the best way to grow large onions for storage. Plants grown from sets often begin blooming in mid-summer and stubbornly refuse to stop. Once that ...

Onions have been cultivated for over 5,000 years, and they have been used, not only for food, but for medicine for various illnesses and joint problems. Ancient Greek soldiers and athletes believed ...

• October is a good time to set out new landscape plants. • Plant or transplant peonies this month. • Continue planting pansy plants now. • If you do not have a fall vegetable garden, plant cover ...

Garlic has many uses in cuisines from around the world. It is also an easy and rewarding crop for home gardeners.

Shallots are an easy-to-grow cool-season vegetable. With a little attention to detail, you can grow and harvest enough ...

Planting onions from small bulbs or "sets" is not the best way to grow large onions for storage. Plants grown from sets often begin blooming in mid-summer and stubbornly refuse to stop. Once that ...