Fall is the prime time for planting garlic to grow your own large, plump cloves. Getting garlic in the ground before it freezes yields the best results. If you miss your fall planting window, you can ...

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 ...

I spent as much time in our garden as I could this season. Recovery from surgery kept me from roaming around out there as much as I normally would, but most of the goodies didn’t go to waste because I ...

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 ...

Garlic needs a cold period in order to reach maturity. 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 gardening season has rushed past us quicker than usual this year — at least it feels that way to me. It seems like we just finished harvesting our garlic crop and now it’s already time to plant ...

You might not think about planting in your vegetable garden at this time of year. If you love garlic, now is the time to plant it. Garlic is actually really easy to grow. With minimal effort, you will ...

Is it really necessary to have the soil tested for my garden? When is the best time? Soil testing should be done every three to four years and is important in order to gain information about the ...

Unlike most food crops that are planted in the spring, garlic is planted in the fall, sometime around Columbus Day. Fresh garlic can be found in the kitchens of those who enjoy cooking, but it’s not ...

Garlic (Allium sativum) is usually grown outdoors for its edible bulbs and greens. However, with some skill, you can learn how to grow garlic indoors, which is a perfect solution for urban growers who ...