Garlic oil has been a popular natural remedy for earaches, thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties ...

Last summer’s garlic, which is the garlic we are enjoying now, is nearing its end. Laguna Farms, which sells at several local farmers markets, has been harvesting green garlic for three or four weeks.

“For heart health, use about a quarter-teaspoon of ground cloves or two to three whole cloves per day in teas or sprinkled on top of your meal for a warm, sweet and slightly peppery flavor that adds ...