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People keep asking, “Is it too late to plant garlic?” The answer is no. But it might be too late to go digging in your garden soil. Things might be a bit heavy and muddy. So, here is what you can do: ...
For some, growing garlic in the ground is just not feasible. It could be due to lack of adequate space, or soil pathogen issues. It is great to know that garlic can be grown in containers. Here’s what ...
Garlic is essentially hands-off, and then you get to harvest home-grown garlic next June. Plus, garlic keeps a pretty long ...
Gardening in containers is much like gardening in the ground; think of it as gardening a small plot. You don't need an acre to enjoy your own garden of edible delights. I'll be doing a workshop about ...
Not every plant is happy with living its life bound to a container – are you unnecessarily restricting your favorite ...
Growing garlic requires minimal effort but yields a lot of flavor. Garlic (Allium sativum) is one of the easiest crops to grow. Simply plant a clove in the soil, cover it with straw, and wait for ...
There are two types: Softneck, which has a flexible stem and keeps well for a long time; the long stems are good for braiding. The other type is hardneck, which has a stiff central stem and doesn’t ...
Those who don't have the space or desire to grow a full garden can try container gardening. "If you don't have room in your landscape, make sure you have enough sun and a deep enough pot so your plant ...
If you’re a foodie and garlic is your thing, even if you’re not a vegetable gardener, consider planting some garlic this fall. The good news about garlic is, it’s a snap to grow and requires little ...
Garlic is easy to grow in Southern Nevada. Both hardneck and softneck (the braiding types) will grow here. It is not difficult to grow but you must have soil that is well-prepared with plenty of ...