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 ...

Here are some tips that apply to the entire Allium family, which also includes onions, garlic, shallots, and chives. Chris D. asks: What is the secret to growing leeks? I am planning on setting on ...

You can’t cook a savory meal without using at least one of these alliums — onions, garlic, shallots, leeks or chives — but many of us shy away from growing them in our gardens. We shouldn’t, says ...

BOISE, Idaho — Do you like the savory flavor of onion and garlic in your food? Most people do, but did you know they are all part of the same plant family? They are known as alliums and they are east ...

Even during the coldest days of the year, I love being able to go out to my garden and grab some basic vegetables and herbs. It’s how I plan what to grow over winter: carrots, celery, onions, and ...

After decades of working as a chef and caterer, I can assure you that all fruits and vegetables taste best in season. And nothing is better than those you pick fresh out of the garden. The best way to ...

BOISE, Idaho — Do you like the savory flavor of onion and garlic in your food? Most people do, but did you know they are all part of the same plant family? They are known as alliums and they are east ...

Question: My fall planted leeks all bolted before they got big enough to harvest. How can I prevent this from happening again? Answer: Leeks are large, cold-tolerant cousins to the onions. Ideally, ...

More and more of us have sustainable gardening high on our ideals and regrowing vegetables from scraps is a beneficial and rewarding, environmentally friendly practice that breathes new life into ...