Garlic has many uses in cuisines from around the world. It is also an easy and rewarding crop for home gardeners. Fall is the ideal time to plant garlic, as a cool period is necessary for the clove to ...

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Garlic is a beloved aromatic plant that is a staple in a myriad of cuisines. It’s also been used for centuries for its purported healing properties, including protecting against the common cold and ...

Garlic, the humble yet potent bulb, has been a culinary staple for centuries. Growing your own garlic is a rewarding endeavor, offering a bounty of bulbs with flavors far superior to the store-bought ...

Homegrown garlic is such a luxury for cooks who love fresh ingredients. If you’ve ever wondered how to grow garlic, you’ll be pleased to know it’s one of the easiest crops to master. Just plant a few ...

Grow garlic near vegetables, flowers, and herbs to keep pests away—naturally. Beets and garlic have similar care requirements, so keeping them together in the garden makes sense. Beets are low-growing ...

Mid- to late October is the time for planting garlic. It should go in the ground after the first frost but before the ground freezes. You want the soil to be warm so the roots develop, but the air ...

If you lean toward lazy (or have kids, dogs and a job), growing garlic may be just the ticket. It is the easiest of all vegetables to grow. Once planted and mulched, it requires little or no work ...

I have a particular fondness for garlic in my cooking so I planted some last fall. I’d like advice on when I can use it. — Beverly Stevenson, Round Lake Garlic is an easy crop for home gardeners to ...

Hopefully some readers were gifted with rain during the past week! This isn’t the case for most of us (me included), who are dragging garden hoses around the property daily to provide much needed ...