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Humic and Fulvic Acids: Fact or Fiction for Vegetable Gardens?
Unearthing the Secrets of Humic and Fulvic Acids: Nature's Tiny Superheroes. Sounds a bit scientific, right? Don't fret. We'll take you...
Jere Folgert
Apr 26, 20247 min read


Close-up Photography of Hardneck Garlic
The Humble Garlic: A Revelation in Close-Up Photography Photos by Gregory Merchant, Bozeman Montana The unassuming garlic clove, a staple...
Jere Folgert
Apr 7, 20245 min read


Unraveling the Science of Purple Garlic Skin at Groeat Farm.
"Hi Jere. We love your garlic. We've been ordering seed garlic from you for a while now. Question: We cannot seem to duplicate the beautiful purple and red hues found on the skins of your garlic. What are we doing wrong? - Joseph, Ohio, USDA Hardiness 6b" The Anthocyanin Artist: Painting Garlic Purple Is there a tiny, small, microscopic artist inside your garlic bulb, wielding a paintbrush dipped in vibrant reds and purples. That artist is anthocyanin , a flavonoid pigm
Jere Folgert
Apr 2, 20246 min read


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 16, 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


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


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
Coffee Grounds: A Surprising Solution to Pollution Scientists are finding cool ways to reuse old coffee grounds, and here's a new one: coffee grounds can actually soak up bentazone, a weed killer used in gardens and farms. This is exciting because it could solve two problems at once! First, it would cut down on coffee ground waste. Second, it could help protect wildlife and the environment from the effects of weed killers. Bentazon is a selective contact herbicide used to
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 24, 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 15, 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 7, 202314 min read


Weeding Your Garlic Patch: A Comprehensive Guide
Weeding your Garden. A Comprehensive Guide
Jere Folgert
Jun 1, 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 19, 20235 min read
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