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.

The lowly onion is an ancient plant, cultivated since at least 5,000 BC. Today it is the primary vegetable ingredient in the cuisine of many countries. The potato onion (also known as “multiplier ...

Winter onions is a general term for onions that are hardy enough to survive the winter, even in a northern climate. The onions are planted in the fall and remain in the ground over the winter. As ...

Onions take 16 to 24 weeks to grow, depending on whether you start from sets or seeds and which type of onion you plant based on your region. You’ll know they’re ready to harvest when the leaves ...

Growing good garlic is a lot like growing daffodils. Nothing could be easier, but you need to plant the bulbs in the fall. Spring planting is too late for daffodils, and it's also too late for garlic.

The allium species, which belongs to the lily family, has been a gift to humankind since ancient times. Today’s gardeners may not want to buried with onions strewn across their limbs in the manner of ...

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 ...

Growing good garlic is a lot like growing daffodils. Nothing could be easier, but you need to plant the bulbs in the fall. Spring planting is too late for daffodils, and it's also too late for garlic.