The absurdity of garlic with emotions is hilarious, but somehow it tugs at your heartstrings, too.

The legend of Thieves Vinegar dates back to the 14th century, during the harrowing days of the Black Plague.

Preparing Soil for Hardneck Garlic. What Fertilizer is Needed? NPK, Soil test, soil amendments

Cosmos and Garlic: A Match There’s a certain magic that unfolds when garlic and cosmos share a plot. It’s a partnership born of resilience,

How Many Garlic Bulbs Do You Need? A Planting Guide Alright, so you’re diving into garlic-growing greatness! Calculating how much garlic to

Garlic Barcodes. Can Zebra help? Think about it," he said, in an interview with CNN, his eyes gleaming with mad scientist fervor, "Zebras h

Bonny and Clyde. Montana Garlic Theives. The Montana wind howled like a ghost’s lament in 1923, churning dust devils across the rugged, fe

Garlic and wine: two staples of culinary excellence and social lubrication. One makes your meals sing; the other makes your heart (and possi

Why Your Harvested Garlic Deserves a Spa Day, Not a Rough Tumble Garlic, the pungent hero of countless cuisines, might seem like a tough co

Ms. Allium Hartley had always been enchanted by the magical world of gardening. Her green thumb had turned a modest backyard into a...

Let's talk hardneck garlic grown on small American farms.  Hardneck is the rockstar  of the allium family with its robust flavor and...

Ah, the impatient heart of the gardener!  For radishes and emerald spinach, a mere month's wait. Lettuce, carrots, summer squash, green...

The Biggest Mistakes When Cooking With Garlic Garlic is the unsung hero of countless dishes, elevating flavors and delivering a robust...

Close your eyes for a moment and imagine for a moment.... It is a crisp autumn morning, and you're knee-deep in your garden, cloves in hand, dreaming of plump, fiery garlic bulbs that win you bragging rights at the farmers' market. As the yellow, orange, and red leaves float into the wind, like tiny airplanes, you wonder.... My soil? Will it grow tasty, large garlic? Or is it as nutrient-depleted as a pirate's map after a treasure hunt—faded lines, missing X's, and zero s

(written by Jere Folgert, GROeat Farm, Bozeman, Montana) Introduction Soil microbes are microscopic organisms living in the soil, playing critical roles in nutrient cycling, soil structure, plant health, and ecosystem sustainability. For garlic growers and gardeners, understanding soil microbes is essential for optimizing soil fertility and increasing garlic yields. This article explores the nature of soil microbes, their functions, reproduction, benefits, and potential downs

Operation: Subterranean Search! When cultivating hardneck garlic (Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon), beneficial soil microbes—particularly arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) such as Rhizophagus irregularis and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) like Bacillus subtilis and Pseudomonas fluorescens—outperform earthworms in enhancing bulb yield, scape quality, and cold-hardiness. AMF form symbiotic hyphal networks that extend the root surface area by up to 100-fold, incr

Garlic Gold: Can Azomite Help you Grow Bigger, Bolder Bulbs? For those who truly appreciate the magic of hardneck garlic, there's a secret weapon you can use to make your garlic even better: Azomite. Picture this: your garlic cloves bursting with flavor, each clove plump and potent – that's the dream, right? Well, with Azomite by your side, that dream can become a delicious reality. Azomite isn't your average organic garden supplement; it's a treasure trove of trace mineral

Brew Your Own Fire: A Guide to Making Potent Fire Cider Tonic Fire cider:  the name alone evokes images of potent elixirs and Viking warriors. But beneath the fiery moniker lies a surprisingly simple and versatile tonic, packed with immune-boosting ingredients and bursting with flavor.  Together, let us craft our own fire cider masterpiece, exploring the benefits, customization options, and addressing potential safety concerns like botulism. The Powerhouse Ingredients: The c

The Spherical Obsession: Why So Many Fruits and Vegetables Are Round?

Mulch? Garlic's Cozy Blanket? Is there a secret weapon to help your garlic thrive and survive the harsh winter? Enter the mighty mulch.