How to Make Chicken Cacciatore in a Crock-Pot
Chicken Cacciatore is a spicy, saucy dish that uses chicken, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions as the primary ingredients. It’s typically made in a skillet, but if you don’t …
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5 Tips for Growing a Healthy Harvest of Onions This Year
Want healthy onions? Plant them in the right place, at the right time, in the right soil! Growing onions isn't very hard, but like all of us, they have preferences …
Onions in a Pickle
Red onions transform into a tasty treat when you pickle them. Have a jar ready to top burgers, tacos, salads, and more. These are quick and easy to make.
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Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Onions
Working your onion garden means having the right tools to do the job. And you need the right tools in the kitchen, too, for being able to prepare onions for …
Onion Harvesting, Curing, and Storage Tips
You know your onions are ready for harvest when the plant falls over! That’s a pretty clear sign to get out in the garden and get picking. …
Why Do Onions Make You Cry?
Some of us dread having to chop onions; the vapors coming off the onions can make our eyes water like crazy. But why? …
The Right Way to Weed Your Onion Patch
When it comes to weeding onions (or any crop, really), early and often is best. If you’ve used weed-free soil and well-rotted organic matter, and laid down mulch, you shouldn’t …
What to Do About Pests that Can Harm Your Onion Plants
Pests in your onion patch, left unchecked, can damage and destroy your precious onion plants. Keeping a close watch on your plants during regular daily inspections will help you spot …
Bulb Rot in Onion Plants: How to Identify, Treat, and Prevent Different Types of Bulb Rot
Bulb rot is by far the worst of the diseases that can affect onions; once infected, your plant is likely lost. But there are steps you can take to prevent …
How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Onion Diseases
Onion plant diseases are caused by bacteria, fungi, and viruses. The diseases can spread through the soil, water, air, infected tools, animals, and even gardeners themselves. …
