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Question: My husband planted some shallot starts in the garden last fall. They sprouted this spring and they seem to be growing pretty well. This is our first time growing shallots, and we both just ...

Shallots are a member of the onion family, they are smaller and sweeter than traditional onions and highly revered by chefs. You can get shallots in different colors, sizes and shapes, yet all are ...

Question: I’ve grown onions and garlic in my garden and I’d like to try shallots this year. Do you have any suggestions for growing them? A: Shallots are an easy-to-grow cool-season vegetable. With a ...

Q: I’ve seen onion sets for sale in the garden centers. Can you really grow your own onions with these? Are they any good? A: We usually plant at least one bag’s worth of onions every fall. We’ll ...

With the arrival of September, gardeners begin planting garlic and shallots, establishing crops now for harvest in the following growing season. Like spring flower bulbs, gardeners know garlic and ...

Many gardeners have a habit of abandoning sowing once fall comes around, putting their seed packets away until spring. However, it needn't be the case. Growing your own food can be a year-round ...

October is the best time to plant garlic and gamble with shallots. Garlic is like a daffodil bulb. It needs to be planted in the fall so the clove can grow roots over the winter and then start growing ...

Q: I’ve seen onion sets for sale in the garden centers. Can you really grow your own onions with these? Are they any good? A: We usually plant at least one bag’s worth of onions every fall. We’ll ...

Q: I’ve seen onion sets for sale in the garden centers. Can you really grow your own onions with these? Are they any good? A: We usually plant at least one bag’s worth of onions every fall. We’ll ...