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 ...

Learn about the process for curing garlic and preparing for replanting. It’s a three to six week process well worth the wait. After you’ve harvested, you’ll need to cure your garlic and trim it. If ...

Give garlic a hand; usually that means applause. We ought to celebrate garlic. Many people do because they realize its properties as both a culinary delight and a health benefit. Its medicinal ...

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 ...

One of the benefits of growing your own fruit and vegetables is having a steady flow of home-grown crops to enjoy throughout fall and winter. Aside from pickling, preserving or freezing a bumper ...

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 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 ...