There are two types: Softneck, which has a flexible stem and keeps well for a long time; the long stems are good for braiding. The other type is hardneck, which has a stiff central stem and doesn’t ...

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 ...

Learn how to grow garlic and harvest the freshest cloves right from your indoor garden with this easy-to-use guide. Garlic (Allium sativum) is usually grown outdoors for its edible bulbs and greens.

Lower your blood pressure and cholesterol, fight heart disease, boost your immune system, and add a bit of flavor to your ...

Gardening can be challenging, especially if it's your first time. Our gardening writer plants garlic every fall and says it's simple. Here's how she does it.

Garlic (Allium sativum) has been cultivated for thousands of years and is an incredibly easy vegetable to grow. While grocery stores tend to carry only one or two types of garlic, hundreds of garlic ...

Garlic is a long-season crop that needs heavy fertilizing to grow big bulbs with the best flavor. Learn how to get the timing ...

Garlic has many uses in cuisines from around the world. It is also an easy and rewarding crop for home gardeners. Fall is the ideal time to plant garlic, as a cool period is necessary for the clove to ...

Since we’ve been talking about getting our fall garden crops in the ground, there’s one crop we can plant now that will overwinter in the soil to give us a harvest next year, and it’s easy to grow.