To prevent pests from damaging allium plants, its important to practice good garden hygiene and employ various pest management strategies. Clear away plant debris and maintain a clean garden to minimize hiding places for pests. Use physical barriers such as netting or row covers to protect the plants from insects. Introduce beneficial insects like ladybugs … Read more
Identifying Reproductive Parts Allium Millenium flowers are a marvel of nature, with distinct male and female parts waiting to play their role in reproduction. Heres what to look for: Stamens (Male): These are the pollen producers. Look for the filament topped with an anther, where the pollen awaits. Pistil (Female): The pistil is the target … Read more
Alliums are a popular bulb flower that add gorgeous globes of color to the garden. With their drumstick-shaped blooms in shades of purple pink yellow, and white, it’s no wonder gardeners love to grow these ornamental onions. The good news is propagating alliums is simple, allowing you to multiply your plants for free. In this … Read more
The allium family of plants has some of the most common and best-loved food crops in the world, with a variety of flavorful and healthy options like onions, chives, garlic, leeks, and scallions. But alliums can suffer from pests and diseases, just like anything else. Alliums are usually easy to grow, simple to harvest, and … Read more
Alliums are a popular group of plants that include versatile vegetables like onions, garlic, leeks, chives and shallots. Before you can grow your own alliums, you need to know how to properly germinate, store and sow allium seeds. With some key information, you’ll be harvesting homegrown alliums in no time! Germinating Allium Seeds Germinating allium … Read more
Alliums are versatile plants that work well in just about any planting scheme. Pair them with grasses in a prairie-style display, or cottage garden plants for a loose, romantic feel. There’s a huge variety of alliums to choose from, ranging both in height and size of bloom. Most flower from late-spring to early summer, but … Read more
Allium plants like onions, garlic leeks and chives are kitchen staples found in cuisines around the world. But beyond their culinary uses, these plants have a fascinating anatomy that allows them to grow and thrive. In this article, we’ll explore the roots, stems, structure, and function of Allium plants to gain a deeper appreciation for … Read more
The allium family includes all kinds of onions, garlic, leeks, perennial onions such as potato onions, and also less well known alliums, mostly perennials. This is the time of year for harvesting most alliums except leeks. (It’s the time for planting out leeks for fall and winter harvests.) I have a whole series of Alliums … Read more
Allium plants, which include ornamental onions, garlic, shallots, leeks, and chives, are beneficial plants that serve many purposes in the garden. Offering pest control, pollinator attraction, and culinary enhancements, alliums provide gardeners with a multipurpose natural solution. In this article, we will explore the key benefits of incorporating allium plants into your garden and provide … Read more
Alliums, Flowering Onion plants, produce orb-shaped flowerheads on tall thin stalks that almost seem to float above the garden. Pollinators visit allium plants throughout the flowering season. Alliums are also one of the most deer resistant perennials grown today. These easy to grow, cold-hardy perennials can be used to add a whimsical almost Suess-like feel … Read more