Generally speaking, garlic is easy to grow, but for a more substantial and healthier yield, there are some steps you cannot ...

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 ...

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 ...

As we start to bring in the harvest from our gardens, we begin looking forward to next season. We start cleaning off garden space, ...

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

Garlic has many uses in cuisines from around the world. It is also an easy and rewarding crop for home gardeners.

If you want a crop that’s simple, rewarding, and makes your cooking taste better, garlic should be at the top […] ...

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 ...