For some, growing garlic in the ground is just not feasible. It could be due to lack of adequate space, or soil pathogen issues. It is great to know that garlic can be grown in containers. Here’s what ...
Garlic plants are long-season crops that are typically planted in the fall and harvested the following summer. Though garlic ...
Now that recent rains have softened up the soil it is time to begin planting garlic. I spend a good deal of time and money on beefing up the soil before planting. It pays off with huge bulbs in early ...
Do you love cooking with garlic? Experts reveal when is the best time to plant garlic — and you might be surprised.
Individual cloves that are split from golfball-sized bulbs are ideally planted in Pennsylvania in mid to late October.
Have you ever thought about growing vegetables in containers? It's a great method when suitable land is not available, and it's also physically easier. That makes containers good for older vegetable ...
Many vegetables can be grown in containers, but some of them may not thrive in this environment— especially if the pot is too small. Some of these plants need more space for their roots; others need ...
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 ...
As mentioned in previous columns, fall is the best time to plant garlic. When selecting your garlic, be sure to purchase bulbs specifically for planting or be sure to check with your farmer (or store) ...
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 ...