Egyptian Walking Onions - Daves Garden Any plant with a name as odd as Egyptian walking onion has to be a pretty interesting plant Egyptian walking onions, also known as tree onions or topset onions, make a great edible conversation pi
Explaining Vegetable Families: Alliums (Onions, Garlic, and More) The bulbs should form on top of the soil Serious onion growing requires a degree of serious effort in selecting the right variety This is more than picking "white, red, yellow or sweet" onions For a major crop of onions, a gardener must consider planting location, climate, and each onion variety's "day length "
Natural Easter Egg Dyes from Common Garden Plants Red onion skins: These skins produce a gentler, and lighter red color Remove the outer skins on the onion and chop it into small pieces Put these chopped skins in cool water and bring the water to a boil This rusty red color is a great earthy addition to the egg dyeing palette
Amaryllis 101: Planting Amaryllis Bulbs for Winter Blooms 1 Choosing a bulb A healthy amaryllis bulb should feel like a good onion: firm, heavy, and dry to the touch Avoid bulbs with squashy areas that would need to be cut away Big blotches of red “rust” can be a sign of fungal disease or mite infestation 2 Storing the bulb
New Ways to Use Your Abundant Crop of Cherry Tomatoes 1 medium red onion, chopped 1 16-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed 2 ears mature sweet corn, husked and cleaned 1 to 2 jalepenos or other hot pepper, chopped, to taste 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional) 2 cloves garlic, minced bottled hot sauce
Scallions from sets or seeds - Daves Garden Get started early by planting onion sets for green onions, or take scallions to the next level with seeds for bunching onion varieties Either way, you'll soon enjoy crisp tangy scallions from the garden
The Subtle Shallot - Daves Garden Red Potato Onion is extremely hardy, having bronze-red skin and pink flesh It is also a good keeper Sante is a large and round with brown skin and pinkish-white, very flavorful flesh The yields are high and it stores well, but it does have a tendency to bolt and should be planted from mid to late spring when conditions improve