Since onions grow below the soil, it's tricky to know the right time to pull them up. Luckily, there'll be signs in the green ...

Onion skins to add nutrients to soil, either through compost heap or by placing scraps directly in the dirt. Onions are a known pest deterrent thanks to their strong odor; be careful not to deter ...

Learning how to grow onions from seeds and how to plant onions not only gives you more variety but also gives you more self-sufficiency. Our family loves cooking with onions, so a few years ago, we ...

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 ...

You might think it is still early to think about vegetable gardening. Of course the average last frost is still a ways off but many plants will tolerate some nighttime freezing and cool temperatures.

If you want your vegetable garden to thrive, it takes a bit of strategy. Of course, you need to be thoughtful about sunlight and watering, but experts say that it's also important to consider what ...

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 ...

As we all embrace a more natural approach to gardening, we’re constantly on the look-out for the best ways to use our kitchen scraps in and around our gardens. Recently, we’ve been hearing more and ...