We are getting ready to plant garlic at the Orchard and it should be in the ground and irrigated by mid-November. We will be testing somewhere between 18 and 27 varieties. Garlic is planted in the ...

The majority of garlic grown in North America is planted from the beginning of October through November, a few weeks before the ground freezes. At Calling Quail Farm in southern British Columbia, we ...

Used as a spice, herb or vegetable in various dishes, garlic is easy to grow and low-maintenance, making them a great addition to your home garden. Belonging to the onion family, garlic is among the ...

Whether this is your first time growing garlic or you're a seasoned home-grown produce pro, you've probably come across plenty of advice on why you shouldn't grow your own grocery store garlic or the ...

The gardening season has started and if you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty and ...

Usually mid-August is when I begin amending the garden soil for a fall planting of one of my favorite crops: garlic. It takes at least nine months for garlic to grow from small clove to full-sized ...

Growing your own food doesn't require a lot of land. Even with limited space, such as a sunny deck or balcony, you can still ...

Most farmers harvest their crops in the fall, but Luke Ahrndt and Brian Neff just planted theirs in late September. With their garlic cloves tucked into bed for the winter, patience is a virtue for ...

Here are some ideas for preparing your raised beds for winter. Take apart containers, put watering cans and décor items away, and drain your hose, pulling weeds and spent plants, applying winter mulch ...

Learning about the soil in your beds is important to successful gardening. Soil is the primary source of water and mineral nutrients for plants and must also provide sufficient oxygen to the root ...

Garlic is a hardy crop, but still faces its fair share of challenges. To grow healthy, high-yielding garlic, it’s important to pay attention to three areas – pest control, disease management and ...