Alliums, a type of ornamental onion, produce globe-shaped, pinkish-purple flowers that are a striking addition to any garden. They come in various sizes, but all allium varieties are relatively easy ...

Grow amazing alliums and learn how to plant onion bulbs at home. Starting onions from seed is easy; learn how to plant onion seeds and the best cultivars based on your growing zone. Our family loves ...

Often the star of the gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May, alliums (ornamental onions) with their purple globes are a stunning sign of summer's imminent arrival. Bees adore them, too. There ...

Discover the beauty of ornamental onions, or alliums. Learn what variety to grow for the largest blooms and create striking ...

Plant after first frost but before the ground freezes so they can develop strong roots for spring blooms. Choose a sunny, well-draining spot, space them 6 to 8 inches apart, and avoid overwatering to ...

One in an occasional series of guides on growing popular plants. Other guides include lenten rose, peony, redbud, azalea, elephant ear, lantana, coneflower, savory calamint and rudbeckia. Alliums, ...

Plant allium bulbs in the fall, around the first frost but before the ground freezes, to give them the chilling period they need for strong spring blooms. Choose a sunny, well-draining spot and plant ...

Learn how to grow and care for garlic, an allium that thrives in well-drained soil in garden beds or containers and is a ...

If you're growing vegetables in your backyard, perhaps it's time to up your game and include something spicy in your harvest from the allium clan of edible bulbs and leaves. All of the following ...

SUMMER is the most anticipated season for gardeners with flowers, trees and shrubs all reaching full bloom. Agapanthus, alliums and canna are just a few of the most enticing flowers to add to your ...

A friend told me that the surest sign of middle age is when you stare in the mirror wearing your favourite shorts and Baden-Powell is staring back. The consolation of that moment occurring earlier ...