Garlic prefers loose, well-draining soil – a loam or sandy loam soil works best. Good soil structure and drainage are key to ...

Garlic is indispensable in any kitchen–its intense aroma enhances countless dishes. To keep the aromatic cloves fresh, firm, ...

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 ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

A head of garlic, like tulips or daffodils, is a bulb you can plant in the fall that will pay dividends in spring.

Garlic "cloves" are also called garlic "toes" in New Orleans-speak. (The NOLA.com / Times-Picayune archive) I am the grateful recipient of just-picked garlic that has the stems intact. With my sharp ...

Although many Americans understand the pleasure of growing their own tomatoes and fresh vegetables, many never think to grow and cure their own garlic, shallots and onions. First-time growers will ...

Garlic is one of the workhorses of our kitchens. We use it to add flavor to pasta sauces. We toss whole cloves of it onto pizza. And it's essential for homemade hummus and summertime pesto. Like ...

Question: How do I know when my garlic is ready to harvest? Answer: Start checking now. Don't wait for the leaves to start to die back to check for maturity. Sometimes garlic bulbs will be ready to ...

Question: How do I know when my garlic is ready to harvest? Answer: Start checking now, in the first half of July. Don’t wait for the leaves to start to die back to check for maturity. Sometimes ...