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 ...

If you enjoy cooking up a storm, garlic is the one staple ingredient to add flavor to all kinds of dishes — from sauces and meats to breads and salads. Before you grab one of the best garlic presses, ...

Garlic is usually planted in the fall before the first frost. Forgot to plant garlic or want to plant it in the spring? Here's what to know. piyaset/Getty Images Garlic is usually planted in the fall ...

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 ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... “Stop and smell the garlic! That’s all you have to do.” — William Shatner The word is out about homegrown garlic. And the word is flavor. Go ahead and ask: ...

I recently received a question from a reader asking if they could plant garlic in spring. As I was sending an answering email to the gardener, I thought other people might be interested in this ...

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 ...

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 ...