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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Treat fruit trees, pecan trees and shrubs with horticulture-grade dormant oil:to help eradicate scale and other over-wintering insects. Check the label for special instructions regarding temperature ...

For gardeners that want to have spring blossoms, October is the month to plant their bulbs. October is the month to plant spring-blooming bulbs because ambient temperatures have moderated and soils ...

Every spring, I fight the wet weather (like most people) trying to get my onions planted early. So last fall I tilled in some compost in the last row in the garden and was careful not to get the cover ...

Onions have been cultivated for over 5,000 years, and they have been used, not only for food, but for medicine for various illnesses and joint problems. Ancient Greek soldiers and athletes believed ...

As long as your garden soil hasn't yet frozen solid, there are bulbs you can still plant for blooms come springtime. Check ...

Flowering bulbs can be planted in fall or spring, depending on the variety. Bulbs planted in fall need to develop their roots before the first frost and need a freezing period to bloom. Bulbs planted ...