QUESTION: Can I plant shallots and garlic together? Can I just plant what I buy from the store? -Fred G. ANSWER: If you are buying shallots and garlic for planting, it is better to source them from a farmers market than a grocery store, as you want varieties that are suited to … [Read more...]
Can I grow garlic in pots?
QUESTION: Is it possible to grow garlic in a pot? What type of container can I use and does it have to be a large one? I'm limited on space. -Beth C ANSWER: You can grow garlic in pots with success as long as you follow a couple of simple guidelines. Your container must have … [Read more...]
Can I eat the green tops of garlic?
QUESTION: Can I eat the green tops of garlic? I'm not sure how to prepare them, what do I do with them? -Anthony S ANSWER: Yes, the green tops of hardneck garlic, called “scapes,” are edible and can be consumed raw or cooked. They are similar in taste to chives, with added … [Read more...]
11 Popular Garden Herbs to Grow Yourself
Looking for ideas for which herbs to grow in your garden? One rule of thumb is to grow what you like to eat or cook with! If you eat a lot of garlic or basil, then you should be growing it yourself. Here's a roundup of popular herbs to give you some ideas on what you might want … [Read more...]
How to Grow Garlic
Garlic (Allium sativum). Nature’s superfood. Nearly 3000 years ago, an Egyptian doctor wrote in the Ebers Papyrus that garlic could cure twenty-four common ailments. Tumors. Heart disease. Lack of stamina. Sexual dysfunction. Feel weak? Eat garlic. A long way to walk? Eat … [Read more...]