Check out these additional resources, to discover even more about garlic. And if you want us to include other relevant resources that you find helpful and want to share with others, please let us know by commenting below.
Garlic-specific resources:
Filaree Garlic Farm—This farm has been growing and supplying organic seed garlic for more than 28 years. Filaree’s mission is to preserve organic garlic and provide others with the opportunity to grow their own garlic plants. They offer more than 100 varieties of organic seed garlic, collected from around the world.
https://www.filareefarm.com/
Garlic Seed Foundation: An educational, not-for-profit, informal, unofficial, unrecognized association created in 1984 over the love of good garlic food and the desire to find profitable crops and production for small and family farms.
https://www.garlicseedfoundation.info/
The Herb Society of America—garlic: Founded in 1933 by a group of women from Boston, The Herb Society of America is dedicated to promoting the knowledge, use, and delight of herbs through educational programs, research, and sharing the experience of its members with the community. The Society promotes herbs as valuable, useful, and essential parts of our lives. The Society also provides educational resources, including this item about garlic:
https://www.herbsociety.org/file_download/inline/f751abad-cc5c-414f-89a5-b9e6b012ea70
Keene Garlic—Located in Wisconsin, Keene Garlic is a family-owned and -operated certified organic farm specializing in garlic bulbs, garlic powder, and fertilizer and garden supplies. All the garlic Keene Garlic sells can be eaten or used as seed garlic, and they offer a first-time garlic grower’s package to get you started.
https://keeneorganics.com
General Gardening Resources:
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds: This site bills itself as “America’s top source for pure heirloom seeds.” You can even order a print catalog for your own perusing.
https://www.rareseeds.com/
Bonnie Plants: Buy all your seedlings online, from this family-owned business that’s been around for 100+ years!
https://bonnieplants.com/
Burpee Seeds: One of the preeminent seed companies in the country, Burpee seeds and plants are available for all growing zones and for all seasons. Burpee guarantees each and every product. Order your seeds online!
https://www.burpee.com/
Dave’s Garden: Dave's Garden is one of the largest sites for gardeners in the world. It offers tens of thousands of encyclopedic files on plants, bugs, and birds, as well as helpful articles by gardening experts. The community also supports an open and safe place for advice, shared experiences, and an active seed and plant trade. There is even a user-reviewed vendor list of sites that sell plants and seeds.
https://davesgarden.com/
Farmtek: From seed-starting supplies to gardening tools and greenhouse kits, Farmtek caters to home gardeners and commercial farmers, large and small.
https://www.farmtek.com
Gardener’s Supply Company: Get innovative gardening products to help make your garden productive and your work more efficient and satisfying. From fertilizer and mulch to planters and pots, and from cages and trellises to snippers and canning jar sets, find what you need for your garden.
https://www.gardeners.com/buy/gardening/tomato-growing/
Growspan Greenhouse Structures: Find a greenhouse for any gardening style—from hobby gardening to commercial applications. All greenhouses are made in the U.S.
https://www.growspan.com/
National Gardening Association: With over 1 million members, the National Gardening Association is dedicated to promoting gardening and providing members with tools and resources for improving their skills.
https://garden.org/
Nutrition Value: An online database to help you quickly discover the nutritional value of almost any food, including individual items and prepared dishes—both cooked and raw.
https://www.nutritionvalue.org/
Plant Natural: A great resource for managing an organic garden, Plant Natural provides advice, guidance, and products—carrying everything from organic fertilizers and natural pest control products (including beneficial insects) to compost bins and natural cleaning products for your home.
https://www.planetnatural.com/
Seed Savers Exchange: An organization “dedicated to the preservation of heirloom seeds.” As a nonprofit, Seed Savers Exchange aims to conserve and promote America’s culturally diverse, but endangered garden and food crop heritage for future generations by collecting, growing, and sharing heirloom seeds and plants.
https://www.seedsavers.org/
Stark Bro’s: You can buy food seedlings and even fruit trees online from this 200-year-old business.
https://www.starkbros.com
True-Leaf Market: This organization has been a source for non-GMO seeds since 1974. You can get seeds for almost any crop plant here.
https://www.trueleafmarket.com
U.S. Composting Council: This group sets the standards for composting, including manufacturing and utilization that are central to creating healthy soils, clean air and water, a stable climate, and a sustainable society.
https://www.compostingcouncil.org/
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map: Check out which zone your home garden is located in when you review this map.
https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/
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