Once you bring your bulbs home, choose a well-drained bed that is sunny in the winter and early spring. Full sun is ...

Planting onions too late usually results in disappointingly small bulbs. If you intend to grow onions from seed, you might want to start them indoors in the late winter/early spring to give them a ...

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For a dense show of flowers and a succession of bloom, plant bulbs in layers this autumn. Hazel Sillver looks at the effortless delight of the ‘bulb lasagne’ ...

The magic of flower bulbs is irresistible. You plant these weird-looking things in October, and by spring, they’re transformed into graceful plants with velvet blossoms in vivid colors. Bulbs like ...

Curious if it's time to harvest your onions but afraid to pull them too early? Our expert dishes on the easiest ways to tell if your onions are ready.

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 ...

You don’t have to plant tens of thousands of bulbs each fall like we do at New England Botanic Garden to have a stunning spring display in your home garden. Bulbs, in almost any amount, can be a ...

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 ...