Garlic prefers loose, well-draining soil – a loam or sandy loam soil works best. Good soil structure and drainage are key to preventing bulb rot and encouraging strong root growth. You can improve the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Growing garlic indoors creates an endless supply of garlic greens to cook with, and it gives gardeners perfect growing conditions year-round, particularly when soil is too warm for the bulbs in the ...

The months of October and November are not necessarily the end of the gardening season. There is still one crop left to plant ...

A head of garlic, like tulips or daffodils, is a bulb you can plant in the fall that will pay dividends in spring.

With the arrival of September, gardeners begin planting garlic and shallots, establishing crops now for harvest in the following growing season. Like spring flower bulbs, gardeners know garlic and ...

The heat of summer has arrived with farmers markets and home gardens filling up with delicious vegetables and fruit. Think it’s too late to start your own garden even if you only have a patio or deck ...