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The Mulch Manifesto: A Humorous and Scientific Guide to Garden Mulching
One chilly autumn evening, under a sky so clear it seemed to echo eternity, Alexis knelt in the dirt, spreading straw over the rows of garli
Jere Folgert
Mar 17, 202439 min read


The Science and Magic of Stainless Steel: Banishing Garlic Odor from Your Hands
The Science and Magic of Stainless Steel: Banishing Garlic Odor from Your Hands
Jere Folgert
Mar 8, 20245 min read


Garlic and Feather Meal Fertilizer
Feather meal fertilizer is made from, you guessed it, feathers! But not just any feathers – we're talking about the leftover plumage from the poultry industry. It's like the ultimate recycling program: birds shed feathers, farmers grow garlic, and we get to enjoy delicious, aromatic bulbs.
Jere Folgert
Mar 7, 202422 min read


Carbon Dioxide (CO2) lasers and Weeds
What is a LASER? LASER is an acronym, which means it's a fancy way of putting a bunch of words together into one word. So, what are those...
Jere Folgert
Feb 26, 20246 min read


19 Tips to Consider When Growing Garlic.
Growing garlic might seem simple, but believe me, it's more than just tossing a clove into the dirt and hoping for the best! If you’re guilt
Jere Folgert
Jan 31, 202435 min read


Yellowstone Garlic
(This is a Fictional Story) In the heart of Yellowstone, where geysers burped clouds and bison thundered on plains of emerald, lived a...
Jere Folgert
Jan 18, 20244 min read


Unveiling the Secrets of Hardneck Garlic Cultivation: A Scientific Journey
few crops possess the mystique and culinary allure of hardneck garlic
Jere Folgert
Jan 17, 20244 min read


Whole Garlic Cloves vs Cut, Minced or Sliced Garlic Cloves
Garlic Bulbs, Garlic Cloves, Minced Garlic The Great Garlic Caper: Whole Cloves vs. Sliced Secrets! Imagine you're an award-winning...
Jere Folgert
Jan 16, 20244 min read


What Tools Work Best for Harvesting Garlic?
American Gothic Hardneck Garlic Harvest DON'T PULL! Harvesting garlic isn't exactly a walk in the park. Imagine this: you bend down,...
Jere Folgert
Jan 15, 202414 min read


Never Pay for Garlic Again. Grow Garlic at Home. You can Do it!
Never Pay for Garlic Again Grow Your Own Flavor Bomb From Cloves to Cloves! Tired of that sting at the grocery store checkout? The one...
Jere Folgert
Jan 14, 20243 min read


What is Chelated fertilizer?
Chelated Fertilizer: Garlic's Secret Weapon Chelated fertilizer, the superhero of the fertilizer world. Imagine it as a tiny Trojan...
Jere Folgert
Dec 11, 20236 min read


The Ultimate Pickled Black Garlic
Pickled Black Garlic. Pickled black garlic cloves are like their badass older cousin, who just returned from a year-long backpacking trip.
Jere Folgert
Dec 1, 20234 min read


Coffee Grounds May Reduce Pollution
Title: Coffee Grounds: A Surprising Solution to Pollution Every year, tons of used coffee grounds get thrown away. That's a lot of waste!...
Jere Folgert
Nov 25, 20234 min read


Garlic is Amazing!
Garlic—humble in appearance yet mighty in flavor and history—is one of the most beloved and ancient crops on Earth. Scientifically known as Allium sativum, garlic is a member of the allium family, which also includes onions, leeks, and shallots. It’s not just a culinary star. There are two main types of garlic to consider: hardneck and softneck.
Jere Folgert
Nov 16, 20235 min read


Sorting Hardneck Garlic. Size Matters!
Sorting Garlic by Size.
Jere Folgert
Aug 25, 20238 min read


Fresh Poop (Manure) in the Garden?
Are you ready to dive into the wild world of manure in your garden? Using this stuff is like playing with fire. Picture this: you’ve got...
Jere Folgert
Aug 16, 202313 min read


Do Garlic Plants Need Nitrogen?
Natural Source of Nitrogen Nitrogen: The Unsung Hero of Bumper Crops Ever wondered why some farms consistently bring in massive harvests?...
Jere Folgert
Aug 8, 202314 min read


Weeding Your Garlic Patch: A Comprehensive Guide
Weeding your Garden. A Comprehensive Guide
Jere Folgert
Jun 2, 202316 min read


Growing an Extra Row to Share : From Your Garden to Grateful Hearts
Imagine your garden overflowing not just with delicious treats for yourself, but with vibrant life meant to nourish others. Picture an...
Jere Folgert
May 20, 20235 min read


Large Garlic Bulbs and Phosphorus
The Hidden World Beneath Your Feet: Unlocking the Power of Soil Nutrients Imagine your garden as a bustling city, with plants as its citizens, each relying on a complex underground network of nutrients to thrive. At the heart of this network lies phosphorus, the unsung hero of plant growth, acting like the essential LEGO bricks in a towering masterpiece. Without it, your garlic bulbs might emerge stunted, like a skyscraper missing half its foundation. Science has illuminated
Jere Folgert
Mar 22, 202310 min read
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