Used as a spice, herb or vegetable in various dishes, garlic is easy to grow and low-maintenance, making them a great addition to your home garden. Belonging to the onion family, garlic is among the ...

Garlic is a beloved aromatic plant that is a staple in a myriad of cuisines. It’s also been used for centuries for its purported healing properties, including protecting against the common cold and ...

Do not plant garlic in insufficient sun, poorly draining soil, or next to legume crops. Avoid growing garlic in containers less than 6 to 8 inches deep. Skip areas with very alkaline soils and where ...

Homegrown garlic is such a luxury for cooks who love fresh ingredients. If you’ve ever wondered how to grow garlic, you’ll be pleased to know it’s one of the easiest crops to master. Just plant a few ...

As mentioned in previous columns, fall is the best time to plant garlic. When selecting your garlic, be sure to purchase bulbs specifically for planting or be sure to check with your farmer (or store) ...

Knowing the right time to plant garlic is key to a successful harvest. While this root crop depends on cooler temperatures to grow and thrive, the ideal planting time will depend on your gardening ...

Although you don’t usually plant garlic until mid-October the topic needs some attention now. Garlic is easy to grow, a good companion plant, usually not eaten by wildlife and very popular. Note ...

Fall-planted garlic grows at the Iowa State University Student Organic Farm north of Ames. Garlic may not be the first crop that comes to mind when thinking of Iowa, but many varieties do very well in ...

I haven’t talked much about garlic in this column, partly because we are only now approaching the time to plant. That’s right, garlic will be the last thing you plant in your vegetable garden, usually ...