Leeks are a fantastic crop that is often seen as a vital winter vegetable but are actually capable of providing a harvest for up to eight months a year. With good planning, and growing different ...

Even during the coldest days of the year, I love being able to go out to my garden and grab some basic vegetables and herbs. It’s how I plan what to grow over winter: carrots, celery, onions, 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 ...

Extend the growing season and harvest fresh vegetables in winter with these cold-hardy crops. Tomatoes, melons, and cucumbers are the stars of summer veggie gardens, but they die back as soon as the ...

After decades of working as a chef and caterer, I can assure you that all fruits and vegetables taste best in season. And nothing is better than those you pick fresh out of the garden. The best way to ...

Time-lapse video of growing leek from a seed to harvest. A leek seed was sown into soil. It took a week for the seed to ...

For the taste of mild, sweet onions straight from the garden in late autumn, grow leeks. Leeks have longer, thicker stems than onions, but no bulb. They are traditionally used to flavor soups and ...

White stems: Hilling soil around the stems keeps them pale. Leeks are quite easy to grow and are quite hardy, so if you can dedicate some space then you should have a go as the days become longer and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Sweeten things up in your garden with the colorful addition of melons. If you live in Zones 7-10, you can ...