It is a great time of the year to grow flowers in containers and the garden, but have you thought about vegetables, specifically lettuce and onions? Both are easy to grow, productive and attractive. I ...

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 results. Whether you have a small balcony ...

Container gardening is a fantastic way to grow your own vegetables, especially if you're working with limited space. Whether you have a small balcony, a patio, or even just a sunny windowsill, ...

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 ...

Most urbanites, and many suburbanites, are restricted to containers when planting a garden. Containers have a lot of advantages: they’re portable, cheap, and can be placed in awkward places, from ...

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 ...

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 ...

Onions are a staple in many U.S. households and are easy to grow in the Midwest with proper timing and a little knowledge of planting methods. Give them a try this year, or use these tips to improve ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Container gardening is one way to stay in the gardening game while the soil dries out. It gives you freedom and flexibility. No space, poor soil, just a ...

There are a lot of reasons to choose to garden in containers. Gardening in a container allows you to grow plants such as blueberries, hydrangea and gardenias that require acidic soil. Acid-loving ...