A retired banker grew over 200 plants on his rooftop. Follow his expert tips to grow fresh, flavourful spring onions at home, even in small spaces like balconies and terraces.

Treat fruit trees, pecan trees and shrubs with horticulture-grade dormant oil:to help eradicate scale and other over-wintering insects. Check the label for special instructions regarding temperature ...

Onions may not be the prettiest vegetable to grow, but they're certainly one of the most useful. Figuring which items you eat most often is the first thing to consider before planting a vegetable ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Basket of vegetables in garden - Dougal Waters/Getty Images Once you enter the month of June, you might assume you've missed your ...

Now is the time to buy onion seeds, which are cheaper and come in more interesting varieties than mail-order transplants. Here’s what you need to know. By Margaret Roach There are some things I never ...

Onions can be a great vegetable for backyard and container gardens. They take up minimal space, and are relatively forgiving for beginners; plus, they attract few pests. They also make excellent ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

Beetroot is a hardy vegetables, making it an ideal choice to plant in the still-fickle early-spring weather. "Beetroot is ...

Even with snow on the ground, it's time to plan your spring garden. Learn when to plant seeds and vegetables, and how to get a head start indoors.