You don't need a big garden to grow delicious onions at home—a bright location, the right container, and well-draining soil is all it takes to yield flavorful results. Whether you have a small balcony ...

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 ...

If you're a seasoned gardener you'll be familiar with the concept of companion planting. For the rest of us, the clue is in the name. This nifty idea is all about growing particular plants together in ...

Planting onions from small bulbs or "sets" is not the best way to grow large onions for storage. Plants grown from sets often begin blooming in mid-summer and stubbornly refuse to stop. Once that ...

There are lots of great ways to keep your garden healthy over the winter. Try these companion planting techniques to help ...

Planting a fall container is a fantastic way to bring seasonal cheer to your outdoor space, whether that's your front porch or backyard patio. Late-summer flowers can still look beautiful at this time ...