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Creamy Garlic Lemon Shrimp
plump, juicy shrimp swimming in a silky, buttery sauce that’s exploding with fresh garlic flavor, brightened by a squeeze of lemon and a touch of cream. One bite and you’ll understand why this 20-minute Creamy Garlic Lemon Shrimp has become our family’s most-requested dinner at GROeat Farm.
The secret? It’s not just any garlic. It’s our hand-planted, hand-harvested hardneck garlic grown right here in the rich soils of Bozeman, Montana. Hardneck varieties (we’re obsessed with
Jere Folgert
Nov 213 min read


I Beg Your Garden.
Scape Secrets, Giant Cloves, Cold-Hardy Garlic, Heirloom Hardneck, Fall Planting, Music Garlic, Best-Tasting Garlic, Never Buy Grocery Garlic, Double Your Harvest, Hardneck vs Softneck, Flowering Garlic, Zone 3-7 Garlic
Jere Folgert
Nov 216 min read


Crab Meal and Garlic Health. This is Important.
Garlic is one of the crops that responds most dramatically to crab-meal amendment.
Jere Folgert
Nov 1410 min read


Can a Jolt of Caffeine Turn Ordinary Garlic Plants into Super Garlic?
Can a Jolt of Caffeine Create Super Garlic Plants and Bulbs?
Jere Folgert
Nov 713 min read


Growth of Hardneck Garlic - from Clove to Bulb
The Glorious Growth of Hardneck Garlic: A Comprehensive Journey from Clove to Bulb Garlic, with its bold flavor and storied history, is more than a culinary staple—it’s a marvel of biology and agriculture. Among its varieties, hardneck garlic ( Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon ) stands out for its complex taste, vibrant scapes, and intricate growth cycle. This article takes an in-depth, science-packed look at the full life cycle of hardneck garlic, from clove extraction to
Jere Folgert
Oct 2713 min read


Bioelectromagnetics. Does it Create Huge Garlic?
bioelectromagnetics, or BEM. In simple terms, it's the science of zapping living things—like your favorite hardneck garlic crop—with controlled electric or magnetic fields to make them grow bigger, faster, and tougher.
Jere Folgert
Oct 267 min read


Phosphorus and Potassium Accumulation in Soils. (N)PK. THE SILENT KILLERS!
Gardener, if you dare add fertilizer to your garden without a soil test first—especially that cursed 17-17-17 NPK bag—you're not nurturing life. You're igniting a FUSE TO BLOW YOUR GARDEN! Your "peaceful" garlic patch? It's a DEATH TRAP,
Jere Folgert
Oct 169 min read


Growing Your Own Food in Anywhere USA.
This, or That? It's up to you. Growing Your Own Food in the United States Instead of maintaining a resource-intensive monoculture lawn (yes, we are talking to you) , many intelligent residents of the Gallatin Valley are transforming their yards into productive food gardens, reducing environmental impact and fostering self-sufficiency. The valley’s fertile volcanic soils and good growing season (despite a short frost-free period of about 90-120 days) make it ideal for growin
Jere Folgert
Oct 28 min read


Fluffy Fertilization: Wool Pellets and Garlic
Unlocking the Power of Sheep Wool Pellets: A Sustainable Boost for Your Garlic and Vegetable Garden
In the quest for sustainable, organic gardening practices, few innovations are as surprisingly effective as sheep wool pellets. As gardeners grapple with climate variability, soil degradation, and the environmental toll of synthetic fertilizers, natural alternatives like wool pellets offer a game-changing solution.
Jere Folgert
Sep 109 min read


Is There a Garlic Shortage in 2025?
Is there a garlic shortage this year?
Jere Folgert
Aug 99 min read


Shadows in the Smoke: The Hidden Legacy of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Our Ancient Feast
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Our Ancient Feast? Potential Cancer.
Jere Folgert
Aug 45 min read


Seed Garlic (for plant'n) or Culinary (for eat'n)?
Optimize your garden's potential by understanding the difference between Seed Garlic and Culinary Garlic. Seed garlic, typically larger, is reserved for planting to ensure robust growth, higher yields, and disease-free stock, making it a crucial investment for a successful harvest. Culinary garlic is smaller and perfectly fine for cooking, but planting it carries risks like sprout inhibitors or untested diseases. Choose certified, large seed garlic for fall planting to grow t
Jere Folgert
Jul 3111 min read


Understanding Plant Physiology Through Hardneck Garlic: A Look into Plant Composition and Soil Health
Understanding Plant Physiology Through Hardneck Garlic: A Look into Plant Composition and Soil Health. Plant physiology, the science of how plants function, grow, and interact with their environment, offers a fascinating window into the natural world. By examining a plant’s composition, scientists can uncover insights about its health, nutrient needs, and relationship with the soil.
Jere Folgert
Jul 247 min read


Soil Health Institute
A Film: Living Soil "Living Soil: A Documentary" dives deep into the vibrant world beneath our feet, revealing the crucial role that...
Jere Folgert
Mar 122 min read


The Alchemy of Bread and Garlic: A Culinary Love Story
Bread is more than food—it’s survival, transformation, and the story of our species. Flour and water alone will keep you alive for a while,
Jere Folgert
Feb 209 min read


Are Onions more popular than Garlic?
Are Onions more popular than Garlic?
Jere Folgert
Feb 19 min read


Zinc and Garlic: A Scientific Farming Revolution?
Zinc and Garlic: A Scientific Farming Revolution
Jere Folgert
Jan 227 min read


How To Make The Best BLT-G Sandwich!
Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato sandwich with Garlic. Enter the BLT-G. The “G” stands for Garlic. Yes, Garlic—the culinary rock star that trans
Jere Folgert
Dec 31, 202417 min read


Preserving the Harvest: The Science of Hardneck Garlic Post-Harvest Management
Hardneck garlic, with its robust flavor and vibrant cloves, is a culinary treasure grown on farms across Montana and beyond. Yet, as any farmer knows, once harvested, garlic becomes a "ticking time bomb." This living, breathing organism begins to cannibalize its own energy stores, while pests, microbes, and environmental factors wage a relentless battle against its preservation.
Jere Folgert
Dec 18, 20246 min read


Garlic Pairings: Beyond the Basics: Unique Garlic Pairings to Elevate Your Cooking
Garlic Pairings: The Best Herbs and Spices to Complement Its Flavor
Jere Folgert
Dec 6, 202493 min read
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