People keep asking, “Is it too late to plant garlic?” The answer is no. But it might be too late to go digging in your garden soil. Things might be a bit heavy and muddy. So, here is what you can do: ...

Garlic thrives in full-sun locations with rich, well-draining soil that has a pH of between 6.0 and 7.0. Make sure that you plant garlic in a location that receives a minimum of 6 to 8 hours of direct ...

Garlic is a long-season crop that needs heavy fertilizing to grow big bulbs with the best flavor. Learn how to get the timing ...

Growing garlic requires minimal effort but yields a lot of flavor. Garlic (Allium sativum) is one of the easiest crops to grow. Simply plant a clove in the soil, cover it with straw, and wait for ...

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 ...

Like humans who have similar traits to our relatives, so does the plant genus, Allium, part of the Amaryllidaceae family. The Allium genus is made up of edibles (onion, garlic, leeks, chives) and ...

“Stop and smell the garlic! That’s all you have to do.” — William Shatner The word is out about homegrown garlic. And the word is flavor. Go ahead and ask: Doesn’t all garlic taste like … well, garlic ...

This story is part of a package about growing food in containers. Learn how to grow vegetables, fruits and herbs in a contained space. You don’t need land to be a farmer. With the right kind of sun, ...