Onion Ideas, Tips & Guides

Even if you’re growing on a small scale, rotating your crops is important. Grow the same crop in the same soil over and over again and you’re inviting problems, like a build-up of pests and diseases, or nutritional deficiencies in the soil. Another advantage of moving crops around your plot is that you can follow one crop with another that likes growing in the conditions the previous crop left behind: a win-win situation.

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Some people prefer the milder flavor of shallot, Allium ascalonicum, which they grow in place of onions. However, shallots are grown for pickling. When stocks of non-bolting onion sets were not available, many gardeners found shallot growing far easier than onion growing. The soil in which they are to be grown must be well-drained and, unless very large bulbs are required, without manure or fertilizers. A very poor soil is greatly improved by being mulched with garden compost just prior to planting time.

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Asian fruits bring a tasty adventure to your palate! From sweet bananas packed with vitamins to figs' earthy aroma, each fruit has unique flavors and health benefits. Try juicy lychee, creamy jackfruit, or sour starfruit. Dive into the crunchy snake fruit, sweet mangosteen, or the delightful Asian pear. Don't forget the king of fruits – the mango, known for its unbeatable taste and fragrance. Enjoy these delicious treats from Southeast Asia!

Today was a day off! I know it sounds odd, but I tend to have the third Monday of the week off at the moment (I’m sure that’ll change soon), so as the weather was fabulous again I went back out into the garden to finish off those things I couldn’t get done yesterday.

Being British we love to talk about the weather, it’s just one of those things we do. Many of us are never happy whatever the weather brings. It’s either too cold (but it’s the winter so what do you expect, put a few extra layers on), or too hot (again it’s the summer and that’s what happens, drink something cold and buy a fan). It rains when people don’t want it to (I must admit sometimes when it pours and I’m working I do get cross but I can’t do anything about it), and then sometimes it gets very windy (we live on a small island that is right next to the Atlantic ocean so it’s gonna happen). Stop complaining about the weather all the time and just live your life and enjoy your life. You only get one life so make the most of it and stop moaning about something that really doesn’t effect you that much. Yes you might get wet when it rains or sweaty when it’s hot, but there is always someone worse off that you. Ok so moan over, here’s what I got up to today and how the weather has effected my plants.

Sorry for not being in touch for a while, but the last month what with one thing and another. I’ve been out in my garden little and often, but that’s generally just been me tying in and side shooting my tomatoes, weeding, pruning, harvesting, planting out various flower plants and the obligatory watering of everything. I’ve been grabbing the odd 30 minutes I’ve had before I go to work, and then a little time after work while the dinner is cooking. The weekends have been full on with one thing and another and Mark and I were a way for one weekend as well. I’m working on a few Saturday’s, just as a temporary measure to get someone garden tidy before they sell it as well. I’m fully booked all week so that was the only option.

It’s still January, but only just and I’ve just sown my January seeds. I’m not late, I’m just in time!

It’s been a while since I’ve blogged and I’m sorry for the gap, but the weekends have been super busy and it’s basically it’s been weeding, watering, weeding, side shooting, weeding, feeding and more weeding. Not a very interesting thing to show you.

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Adam Frost is always happiest in his veg garden, enjoying the thrill of harvesting his own fresh homegrown veg. But what he loves even more is cooking this homegrown bounty – creating delicious meals with produce taken straight from plot to plate. In this podcast series he talks to Cassie Best, food director of BBC Good Food magazine, for inspirational recipes to help him and you make the most of your homegrown vegetables.

Certain vegetables, initially firm and crisp, may turn into a gooey mess in the container while cooking. Want to know their names? Keep reading!

Early in the fall, I was delighted to find this fallen redbud leaf with this unusual, sculpted edge. This leaf is evidence of bee activity much earlier in the year. This is the work of female leafcutter bees (Megachile spp.) who cut out leaf semi-circles with their strong mandibles. Each leaf piece becomes a nursery for a single egg provisioned with a pollen loaf. Leafcutter bees often nest in hollow stems and other cavities, sometimes in the ground. Unlike other bees who store pollen on their legs, leafcutter bees carry it on the undersides of their abdomens. These are solitary bees, so each nest is typically individually situated, and the bees are generally gentle and non-aggressive.

While picking out the ingredients for my Thanksgiving sweetpotato casserole, I found this sweetpotato full of holes. The holes are tell-tale signs of wireworm feeding.

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It’s not officially Christmas season until several mandatory traditions commence. Decorating the tree. Watching Elf. Baking at least one batch of Grandma’s gingerbread and The Best Sugar Cookies. Drinking a mug of eggnog.

These persistent pests not only signify uncleanliness, but they can also pose serious health risks by spreading germs and triggering allergies. Fortunately, there’s good news for those seeking immediate solutions. This article reveals tried-and-true Tricks to Get Rid of Cockroaches Overnight!

The World’s Biggest Onion was so enormous that it was big enough for many families for the use in their full day meal! Here’s how it broke the record!

Aphids, those tiny, pesky insects that love to munch on the leaves and stems of indoor plants, can be a real nuisance. But fear not! Here we share some safe and easy remedies on How to Get Rid of Aphids on Indoor Plants for you to explore!

Aphids, those tiny, pesky insects that love to munch on the leaves and stems of indoor plants, can be a real nuisance. But fear not! Here we share some safe and easy remedies on How to Get Rid of Aphids on Indoor Plants for you to explore!

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An enduring culinary mash-up that took TikTok by storm and continues to prevail combines two overwhelmingly popular dishes: burgers and tacos. This recipe has garnered so much interest that top food influencers, including Chrissy Teigen, have tried their hands at this viral dish. What exactly are smash burger tacos, and are they a must-try? Grab your fries and settle in as we learn all about it here.

Thanksgiving decor is sometimes lost between Halloween season and the glittery festivities of the holidays, yet the season of gathering is an opportunity to create a warm, cozy tablescape full of rich, autumnal colors.

From squiggly furniture to blob-shaped rugs, it’s clear that curves are making a comeback in design. Bubble houses in particular have been, and continue to be, a fascination when it comes to architecture.

These Indoor Vegetable Garden Ideas are the best way to grow greens in a limited space. If you are someone who lives in an apartment, then these will surely come in handy!

I’m always on the look out for edibles that are super productive and worthwhile in very small spaces. A new one (for me, at least) to add to the list is spring onions / scallions. To get a brilliant harvest they need to be sown close – check out the video below for a more visual account of my adventure with spring onions!

I’m always on the look out for edibles that are super productive and worthwhile in very small spaces. A new one (for me, at least) to add to the list is spring onions / scallions. To get a brilliant harvest they need to be sown close – check out the video below for a more visual account of my adventure with spring onions!

Is your indoor garden’s lush foliage turning yellow and lackluster, no matter what you do? You might be under siege from an invisible enemy—spider mites! These microscopic arachnids can wreak havoc on your beloved plants, turning your green oasis into a battleground. But don’t lose hope! Here are the top ways to Get Rid of Spider Mites on Indoor Plants!

If you are looking for some beneficial specimens to grow with the Brassica vegetables, here are the best Companion Plants for Cabbage and Cauliflower that would improve their taste, deter harmful pests, and boost overall plant growth.

Are you torn between the aromatic allure of fennel and the crisp crunch of celery? You’re not alone! These two versatile vegetables may seem worlds apart at first glance, but they share an array of similarities that can elevate your culinary creations and even impact your gardening choices. Dive in to unravel the fascinating parallels between Fennel vs Celery!

Growing onions is a popular task for millions of gardeners and knowing when to harvest red onions – along with yellow and white varieties – is important for success. If you harvest onions too early, it means a limited storage life. But, harvesting too late could mean a split or rotten bulb. In this article, I’m going to review two perfect times for harvesting red onions. One is ideal for fresh use and the other is best for optimizing storage life.

I spent a lot of my childhood holidays on the Costa del Sol, soaking up the Andalucian atmosphere. When I went to secondary school I chose Spanish as my second language (French was compulsory!), and ever since then Spain has been in my blood. I love the culture, and the food, although not their obsession with all things pork. As an adult I even spent a week living with a Spanish family, a holiday filled with memorable meals. They were worried I would be fussy, but the only thing I turned down was squid cooked in its own ink.

When we were shopping last week, we spotted a very good deal on two packets of salmon fillets – something we normally don’t eat. I’m not the biggest fan of salmon, and have never been able to understand why people rave about it, but we are trying to broaden our food horizons, so we bought them.