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 ...
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 ...
Discover the best companion plants for onions, according to gardening pros. These plants reduce pests and make a healthier ...
"I will not move my army without onions." This curious message was sent in 1864 by General Ulysses S. Grant to the War Department in Washington during the Civil War. It reflects the fact that, ...
As I write this, I think I can hear my fellow Baby Boomers advising, “Don’t plant anything before Memorial Day,” which I ...
A healthy backyard garden should be a biodiverse environment filled with plants that complement each other. That means if one plant is adding a certain nutrient to the soil or repelling a certain ...
This member of the allium family is one of the most popular vegetables in the U.S. Onions can be a great vegetable for backyard and container gardens. They take up minimal space, and are relatively ...