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 ...

Considered one of the oldest cultivated plants, onions are thought to have originated in Central Asia. They have been cultivated for 5,000 years, but were likely consumed long before that because, ...

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 ...

Onions require a lot of light for active growth, so they should be placed on a windowsill where they will receive enough sunlight. A south or east window will be optimal, as they will provide the most ...

If you can overlook the inevitable bad breath, there are many reasons to fill your gardens with alliums — onions, garlic, shallots and leeks. Master Gardener Janet Miller, who manages the Walnut Creek ...

It seems like no matter which savory dish I make, onions always play a prominent role. They are easy to grow, so let’s take a look at how to have the best results with them. Onions are a cool-season ...

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 ...

A versatile kitchen favorite brings fresh flavor and easy greenery indoors, proving there's more to indoor gardening than ...