One of the easiest crops to grow in the home garden is garlic. You plant it in the fall and harvest it in mid-June. And once it is in the soil it requires almost no care, other than applying a thick ...

Garlic. I can’t remember ever not loving it. In fact, the phrase “too garlicky” has never been part of my vocabulary. I’m not the only one who savors garlic’s bright flavor. An essential seasoning in ...

As we enter the middle of fall, it’s time to plant garlic! Garlic is a member of the allium family along with onions, shallots, and leeks, and is botanically considered a bulb. It is covered in an ...

Even though the vegetable gardening season is coming to a close, fall is the time of year to plant garlic. The plants develop a strong root system through the fall and winter months and are harvested ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! October is here with some beautiful fall weather. Unfortunately, we are going to experience the first frost here in the Valley a little early. I thought ...

Vernalization is important for the success of your garlic. Vernalization is the process of cooling the seed or bulb to accelerate plant growth. By planting garlic in the fall, you are giving the ...

Garlic belongs to the allium family, which includes onions, shallots, chives, and even some ornamental plants. People have strong feelings about garlic; they either love it or hate it. Whether you add ...

Garlic bulbs are typically harvested in summer when the plant’s leaves start to yellow and dry out. Unless you intend to freeze, can, or use the garlic in recipes immediately, fresh garlic must be ...

Some of the vegetables we take most for granted remain horticultural mysteries, although there is no reason why this should be so. Many can be easily cultivated by the home gardener, yielding not only ...

There are two foods that really make life worth living: chocolate and garlic. While I can’t grow my own chocolate, I certainly can cultivate garlic. It is really easy to grow, and the resulting crop ...

My favorite holiday gifts are gifts of homemade meals. Nothing ever tastes quite as good as food made by our offspring. Happily, both my boys are developing into excellent cooks. What's more, both are ...