Garlic thrives in full-sun locations with rich, well-draining soil that has a pH of between 6.0 and 7.0. Make sure that you plant garlic in a location that receives a minimum of 6 to 8 hours of direct ...

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 ...

People keep asking, “Is it too late to plant garlic?” The answer is no. But it might be too late to go digging in your garden soil. Things might be a bit heavy and muddy. So, here is what you can do: ...

Flavoursome garlic is an essential ingredient in so many recipes. Easy to grow in the garden, it doesn’t take up too much space and it can be started off in the autumn or late winter in the ground or ...

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

Like humans who have similar traits to our relatives, so does the plant genus, Allium, part of the Amaryllidaceae family. The Allium genus is made up of edibles (onion, garlic, leeks, chives) and ...

With so many garlic varieties available to grow, how do you know where to start? Compare different types for your needs and ...

If you’re a foodie and garlic is your thing, even if you’re not a vegetable gardener, consider planting some garlic this fall. The good news about garlic is, it’s a snap to grow and requires little ...

I haven’t talked much about garlic in this column, partly because we are only now approaching the time to plant. That’s right, garlic will be the last thing you plant in your vegetable garden, usually ...