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Welcome to the Eastern Sierra! Let's be honest: you didn't move to our area because of you wanted to grow a garden. You probably came for our outdoor opportunities and scenic beauty. It's great that you want to garden, but know upfront that this is a challenging place to raise crops.
by Alison Collin Allium cepa Onions are biennial members of the Liliaceae family and Allium genus which also includes leeks, garlic and chives and shallots. They are an important food crop worldwide, and feature in the cuisine of many different cultures.
Growing Fruits and NutsPomology, the science of raising fruit crops, is one of the most complex aspects of Horticulture. Since these are perennial crops that will be with you a while, choices made at the onset of planting a home orchard will follow you for years.This isn't an easy place to raise tree fruits,…