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 ...

Enjoy flavorful onions year-round. You don't need a big garden to grow delicious onions at home—a bright location, the right container, and well-draining soil is all it takes to yield flavorful ...

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 ...

Growing onion sets is often favoured over seeds as they can be planted directly outdoors, and some are even heat-treated to prevent them from bolting and ruining the harvest. As with many bulbs, there ...

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 ...

I would love to tell you that I Really Know My Onions, but I’m not yet skilled enough to live up to that ancient expression of gardener’s praise. It would be fair to say that I am Getting To Know My ...

In many parts of Australia, Autumn is the best time to start planting onion seeds or seedlings, particularly in warmer areas because onions need a long cool growing season to develop well. Tino waits ...

If you live in a small flat or house, you needn’t give up on the dream of growing your own fruit, veg or herbs, or tending to small plants. Anyone with a window or small balcony can set about creating ...