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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Once you've decided which onions are right for your garden, follow our tips on how to grow onions, ...

Green onions (Allium fistulosum), also known as scallions, are a versatile addition to any garden — even one that's entirely on a patio or balcony. As long as you get the basics down, growing them in ...

Now is the time to buy onion seeds, which are cheaper and come in more interesting varieties than mail-order transplants. Here’s what you need to know. By Margaret Roach There are some things I never ...

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 ...

Winter is muddling along, as am I. Winter is starting to feel tedious, especially since recently the cross-country skiing has been dicey at best. So I shall turn to gardening again soon, and start ...

There are some things I never forget: Where each plant in my garden came from. Who unlocked the secret of successfully growing carrots for me (John Navazio, then a senior scientist at Organic Seed ...

Order Seeds Early One of the most important tips for growing plants from seed has to do with timing. Seed companies get busy in winter and early spring as they fill orders on a first-come, first-serve ...

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 ...

Depending on your hardiness zone, here's what you can start growing in January to get a jumpstart on your spring garden. The gardening department at your local hardware store is often overlooked in ...