QUESTION: Do I have to wait, or can I eat garlic straight from the ground in my garden? I’ve heard about letting garlic dry, or cure, but I’m not sure whether this is necessary. — Sara C. ANSWER: Yes, you can eat your homegrown garlic immediately after harvesting. Keep reading … [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...]
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...]
99 Ways to Use the Garlic You Grow in Your Garden
by Erin Marissa Russell However much you and your family may love garlic, sometimes your garden simply produces more than you know what to do with. If that’s the case for you, turn to this list of recipes we’ve curated for ways to think outside the box about how to use the … [Read more...]
How To Grow Your Own Garlic
by Matt Gibson Garlic is an essential pantry standby that everyone should keep stocked in excess, so you should consider growing your own. It’s a must have in the kitchen, but garlic has many other practical uses that may be surprising to learn. First of all, garlic is … [Read more...]