TAMPA (BLOOM) – Onions are the introverts of the garden world. They don’t ask for much—just a little sunlight, some well-draining soil, and the right company. Pairing them with the right pals can make ...

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 ...

Whether you're using fresh produce you grew yourself or dried varieties, onions (Allium cepa) are a pantry staple that elevate the flavor of your food. They're also rich in health benefits, especially ...

Learn how to ensure a successful onion harvest. Kerin is an expert sustainable farming writer who has worked with food-related nonprofits and has taught a high school Farm to Form program. In addition ...

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 ...

Like humans who have similar traits to our relatives, so does the plant genus, Allium, part of the Amaryllidaceae family. The Allium genus is made up of edibles (onion, garlic, leeks, chives) and ...

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 ...

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 ...

In our area and latitude, late January to early February is the ideal time to start sowing seeds indoors for onion transplants. There are several advantages to growing your own onion transplants ...

I was talking with my friends — Mary, who is an excellent waitress at the Waffle Shop on North Atherton Street, and Tommy, who does the piano bar at the American Ale House plus a host of other ...