Short-day onionsgrow best in the southern United States, between 25° and 35° north latitude, and start bulbs when day length reaches 10 to 12 hours. The earlier that short-day onions are planted, the larger they
Melons can be successfully grown in large containers (at least 5 gallons) with well-draining soil. Compact or bush varieties, such as ‘Minnesota Midget’, are ideal for container growing. I once grew a single cantaloupe vine in a whiskey barrel, and it produced two perfect melons! Related:...
H. orientalis‘Pink Pearl’:Rose-pink flower heads turn heads with their cotton-candy sweetness; ‘Pink Pearl’ is a favorite for spring containers to add a pop of color. Muscari armeniacum:This grape hyacinthhas small and delicate cobalt-blue flowers that look gorgeous when planted en masse. ...
The plants themselves can be straggly and visually not much more charming than a weed but if planted out in larger containers (which is the best way to enjoy them) such as in pots 12 inches in diameter with 6 plants each, the show is effective enough to garner attention from visitors, ...
Green onions are a delicious topping to many soups and salads but they will go bad fast when stored in the refrigerator crisper drawer. However there is a way to keep green onions fresh for several weeks or more, and it’s so simple! To keep your green onions fresh put them with the ...
This weekend we picked the last of our heirloom onions and shallots. In the evening when I flipped through Amy’s book, I could imagine how they planned their shots, since this is exactly what veggies really look like – when one raises interesting and heirloom types. Not, typical supermarke...
If you plant mint, just be careful. It will grow quickly, take over your garden and squish your other plants. Plant experts say it’s best that if you grow mint, to grow it in containers to keep it from becoming so invasive. That said, not only is the oil produced by mint plants ...
When Hoosiers imagine beer, they come up with marshmallows soaked in bourbon at 15% ABV. It is that thought that made the Midwest locals malt, "brewed in vanilla barrel-aged containers," one of the most coveted cocktails far beyond its state borders. The Marshmallow Handjee, a version of ...
Onions Unsplash Onions Onions are another example of food in the allium family that can be poisonous to dogs due to the thiosulfate it contains. Like with other alliums, certain dog breeds are more vulnerable, and their sizemakes a huge difference. ...
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