Warding off the Vampires|Harvesting Garlic

Well not really, but that's what I think of when I see the garlic curing in the screen room. Last fall I planted garlic for the first time (see "Planting Garlic") and I can happily say I probably have enough harvested this summer to carry me through the winter.  I planted 3 different varieties, 2 hardneck (Chesnok Red and Purple Glazer) and … Continue reading Warding off the Vampires|Harvesting Garlic

Planting Garlic

I decided to try something new in the garden this fall--garlic.I've been reading about how to grow it, and it seems pretty straightforward.  Hope so! It should be planted in the fall, 6-8 weeks before a hard frost is likely. Unfortunately, that means I'm probably a couple of weeks late when I looked the date … Continue reading Planting Garlic