Onions can be a great vegetable for backyard and container gardens. They take up minimal space, and are relatively forgiving for beginners; plus, they attract few pests. They also make excellent ...

Sowing onions instead of planting sets is a bit more labor-intensive, but with the right preparation, it works smoothly.

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Once you've decided which onions are right for your garden, follow our tips on how to grow onions, including growing onions from ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Zoya2222 / Getty Images Growing your own green onions means one less item to add to your grocery cart. Green onions—aka ...

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 ...

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 ...

Onions are a cold-season crop, easy to grow because of their hardiness. I recommend using onion sets, which can be planted without worry of frost damage and have a higher success rate than direct seed ...

Time to plant your onions now? It depends. In growing onions the first question you must answer is: “How are you going to use these onions?” Onions can be used (1) as green table onions, (2) as sweet ...