Onions have such shallow roots they look like they're just sitting on top of the soil. Harness this oddity of the garden ...

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Easy to grow and versatile in the kitchen, this herb is the perfect addition to your garden. Let's look at how to plant and ...

The way you slice your onion will make a difference in the final texture of the vegetable. To keep those onions firm and full ...

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I wanted a budget garden, so I delved into seed starting. Here’s what I’ve learned about everything from reusable tools to ...

Plant sprouted potatoes to avoid waste and get a nice, unexpected harvest of fresh potatoes. It happens to all of us at some point: there, at the back of the cupboard, a few stray potatoes go wrinkly ...

A freeze warning is in effect for the weekend. Learn how to protect your plants and when to plant cool-season vegetables.

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As I write this, I think I can hear my fellow Baby Boomers advising, “Don’t plant anything before Memorial Day,” which I ...

It doesn’t take a person long to learn the smell of an onion. Once this smell is learned, it is easy to identify the other ...

To me, a nicely shaped, good-sized onion bulb is one of the most satisfying vegetables to grow. That may be because during my first years of gardening, I was not able to grow anything that I felt was ...