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 ...

Planting onions too late usually results in disappointingly small bulbs. If you intend to grow onions from seed, you might want to start them indoors in the late winter/early spring to give them a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For those who are looking for insightful tips on when and where they should be planting spring bulbs, Alan Titchmarsh has posted a ...

Learn how to grow green onions from onion bulbs using a simple and effective method. Discover why March is a great time to plant and how to enjoy an endless supply of fresh green onions right at home.

Editor's Note: This is the second column by Elaine Bast about growing onions. Mulch with straw between rows to help retain moisture and stifle weeds. Ensure immature bulbs stay covered with light ...

Q: What is the best time to plant bulbs for spring? A: Flower bulbs are powerful little storehouses of energy and potential and, depending on which varieties you choose, it is not too late for fall ...

Gardening often is an exercise in thinking ahead. Being able to enjoy flowers, foliage and food from the garden depends on whether you ticked off the requisite list of to-dos in previous seasons. That ...

* What it is: ‘Purple Sensation’ is a variety of ornamental onion that produces three-inch-round, golfball-sized violet-purple flowers in May. The lollipop-like flowers grow at the tips of the two- to ...

You know that magical feeling when spring finally rolls around—the frost melts, birds return, and suddenly your yard looks alive again? Imagine stepping outside after a long winter and being greeted ...