Growing onions is a hugely popular past-time for vegetable gardeners around the globe. It can be a simple task, though there are lots of pitfalls that can hit your crop and ruin a potential harvest.

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 ...

Onions take 16 to 24 weeks to grow, depending on whether you start from sets or seeds and which type of onion you plant based on your region. You’ll know they’re ready to harvest when the leaves ...

Learning how to grow onions from seeds and how to plant onions not only gives you more variety but also gives you more self-sufficiency. Our family loves cooking with onions, so a few years ago, we ...

Editor's Note: This is the second column by Elaine Bast about growing onions. Mulch with straw between rows to help retain moisture and stifle weeds. Ensure immature bulbs stay covered with light ...

Winter is muddling along, as am I. Winter is starting to feel tedious, especially since recently the cross-country skiing has been dicey at best. So I shall turn to gardening again soon, and start ...

Onions are a staple of many backyard gardens but many gardeners have problems with the vegetables for several reasons. The main problem that onions pose for gardeners is that they will not bulb up, ...

NEXT WEEK. WELCOME TO TODAY’S GROWING GREEN. WE’RE AT THE PRESCOTT FARM EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER IN LACONIA, AND I’M JOINED BY STEPH CIESZYNSKI OF UNH COOPERATIVE EXTENSION. AND STEPH, WE’RE ...

A versatile kitchen favorite brings fresh flavor and easy greenery indoors, proving there's more to indoor gardening than ...