Last summer, I discovered something unusual while sorting through my stored garlic harvest. Among the perfectly preserved bulbs from my garden, I found signs of what could look like spoiled …
When you’re digging into the wonderful world of raised bed gardening, one of the best-kept secrets to success is companion planting! It’s like inviting the right friends to a party—you …
Hints of caramel and molasses. Sweet, smoky notes on the back of the tongue. A little tartness à la balsamic vinegar or tamarind. If this sounds delicious, you might be …
Garlic is a cold-season crop that prefers cooler temperatures. It is typically grown in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 3 to 8, although it can be successfully grown in some parts …
The sun and soil requirements for growing garlic aren't entirely strict, but there are certainly conditions that garlic loves to grow in best, and will produce the largest bulbs.
For example, …
Okay. Maybe not forever and ever. Still, curing garlic does make it last a lot longer. And as far as I'm concerned, you can never have too much garlic on …
In theory, growing vegetables should be pretty easy. Put your seeds in the ground, water them, and a week later you have adorable little sprouts. 60 or so days later …
Working your garlic garden is a lot easier when you have the right tools for the job. And you need the right tools in your kitchen, too, for being able …
Rotate crops regularly—Many bacteria, fungi, and viruses live in the soil for years and are just waiting to prey on your garlic plants. To minimize the likelihood of disease, plant …
Nitrogen-rich fertilizers are best for garlic, so choose an organic fertilizer such as bloodmeal, chicken manure, or a synthetic fertilizer that's high in nitrogen. …
