Can you really grow garlic indoors? Yes you can and the good news is it's pretty easy to do. It's a great option if you love the idea of growing this kitchen staple but don't have a garden, balcony or ...

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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 ...

Transform discarded plastic bottles into a thriving garlic garden right at home! This eco-friendly method is perfect for ...

Fall is the best time to plant garlic for a summer harvest. Both the softneck and hardneck types of garlic can be planted now. The softneck varieties are found in most grocery stores. They have a mild ...

Garlic is a bulb with joined segments (called cloves) that make up a head. Each clove is actually a miniature bulb that stores energy to sprout and create a new plant. Garlic is almost always planted ...

Garlic is well known for its culinary gifts, but this relative of onions and leeks is also a gift to gardeners. Easy to plant and low maintenance, it only requires some simple weeding and patience in ...

Growing garlic involves less work than anything else I grow. There really are only 3 steps: plant it, mulch it, and harvest it. It’s also the least expensive, once you have an established bed of ...

A friend gave me some garlic to plant, and I am wondering how difficult it will be to grow at home. — Henry Sorenson, Evanston Garlic is an easy crop for home gardeners to grow. In our region, it’s ...

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 ...