Like humans who have similar traits to our relatives, so does the plant genus, Allium, part of the Amaryllidaceae family. The Allium genus is made up of edibles (onion, garlic, leeks, chives) and ...

Even during the coldest days of the year, I love being able to go out to my garden and grab some basic vegetables and herbs. It’s how I plan what to grow over winter: carrots, celery, onions, and ...

The allium family of vegetables are easy to grow and often available year around. They can grow fairly close together, so they don't take up too much space in the garden. Plus, they add lovely flavor ...

Leeks are a valuable addition to the Indian kitchen. Also known as Allium ampeloprasum, leeks, for their mild onion-like taste, give soups, stews, and stir-fries complexity. Including leeks in daily ...

It's headed toward 65 degrees while I am writing this article. Last week, a friend and I played golf one day and shoveled snow the next day. Where else but Missouri can you get such variety in so ...

BOISE, Idaho — Do you like the savory flavor of onion and garlic in your food? Most people do, but did you know they are all part of the same plant family? They are known as alliums and they are east ...