Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

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 ...

The growing season starts when you first put seeds in a tray, and it ends when you're cleaning up after the fall harvest. That idea works in theory, but in practice, the lines can get blurry. Few ...

The humble leek (Allium porrum) is the national symbol of Wales and is worn on the clothing of Welsh citizens and soldiers to show their patriotism. They are a staple of French cuisine, and are even ...

It's headed toward 65 degrees while I am writing this article. Last week, a friend and I played golf one day and shoveled snow the next day. Where else but Missouri can you get such variety in so ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Leeks harvested from the ground Leeks are a fantastic crop that is often seen as a vital winter vegetable but are actually capable ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. By and large, winter is considered a time to hang up the gardening gloves and rest until springtime. However, with the right know-how, ...

A new crop to boost your farm’s revenue could be waiting for you right now in your own forest. Ramps, also known as wild leeks, grow abundantly in many of the region’s forests. Eric Burkhart, director ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The growing season starts when you first put seeds in a tray, and it ends when you're cleaning up after the fall harvest. That ...