It is not too late to plant onions this year. They are particularly suited to raised beds with good drainage. Here a variety of onions and shallots are planted against the wood side of the bed and garlic planted along the middle of the bed. All have proved remarkably resilient to the slugs and snails …Read More about Garlic and onions
Shallots
Starting shallots
The shallot is an easy to grow type of onion that is known for its excellent flavour. It grows well in soil but is also very productive in containers, ideal for the small city garden. A member of the Allium family (leeks, garlic and onions), the shallot is grown from an immature bulb called an …Read More about Starting shallots