Unlike most food crops that are planted in the spring, garlic is planted in the fall, sometime around Columbus Day. Fresh garlic can be found in the kitchens of those who enjoy cooking, but it’s not ...

You might not think about planting in your vegetable garden at this time of year. If you love garlic, now is the time to plant it. Garlic is actually really easy to grow. With minimal effort, you will ...

There are times when I want to kick myself for not planting garlic. Grocery store garlic is not expensive, but many times I have torn apart a bulb to find most cloves dried out and lacking that ...

Fall is bulb-planting time in western Pennsylvania. That means not only flowers like daffodils and tulips, but delicious, pungent garlic, as well. Garlic (Allium sativum) is a popular staple in ...

Used as a spice, herb or vegetable in various dishes, garlic is easy to grow and low-maintenance, making them a great addition to your home garden. Belonging to the onion family, garlic is among the ...

I spent as much time in our garden as I could this season. Recovery from surgery kept me from roaming around out there as much as I normally would, but most of the goodies didn’t go to waste because I ...

Do not plant garlic in insufficient sun, poorly draining soil, or next to legume crops. Avoid growing garlic in containers less than 6 to 8 inches deep. Skip areas with very alkaline soils and where ...

I planted my garlic last week, and after tucking the 30 plump cloves into their bed, my thoughts turned to protecting them from freezing temperatures and stealth animals that dig them up every year ...