Clear out spent plants, loosen the soil, and mix in compost before you start planting.

Ensure crops have enough time to grow by checking the “days to harvest” information on seed packets. Plant cold weather leaves in September, alliums in October, and winter hardy veggies in November.

Growing onions at home is an easy gardening project for beginners—plant bulbs in the ground and make sure they get sun and water. It's pretty straightforward. How long you'll have to care for them ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. YuriyS / Getty Images Onions can be a great vegetable for backyard and container gardens. They take up minimal space, and are ...

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 ...