Hardneck vs. Softneck Garlic
Garlic is garlic, right? Well technically, yes. And, no. Yes, but there are differences between garlic that can help you decide which ones you will want to plant. A mix. Hardneck Garlic: Does better...
View ArticleGrowing Garlic Indoors
If you have never tasted fresh garlic greens, you are truly missing out. Unlike a scallion, where the bulb has a stronger flavor than the stem, garlic is the opposite. Perhaps it is because it is...
View Article5 Plants You Can Easily Grow Indoors
Fresh salad all winter. You don’t need a hydroponic growing system to have fresh homegrown food even as the snow falls. Some vegetables need less light than others, some do not need to be pollinated,...
View ArticleHow Does Your Garden Grow?
When you are new to gardening it can be difficult to decide how much of any plant to put in. And really, nobody can tell you what to do. So much depends on your climate, your eating habits, and...
View Article5 Lessons Learned at a Garlic Festival
1. You can put garlic in anything. Oh sure, we all know the most common foods, and this sign was just the beginning. It went on from there to sauces, garlic-hot pepper jelly, oils and in case that...
View Article6 Tips to Growing Better Garlic
The following information was learned from farmers who have been growing garlic for a living, and from years of hands-on experience: 1. Choose a permanent location. Although many gardeners might...
View ArticleHow to Grow Ginger – Part 2
Read the basics here. Not a bad looking houseplant. Well it has been just over 9 months now since the ginger was originally planted. We found the larger piece fared much better than the smaller ones,...
View Article5 Considerations for Planning a Salsa or Marinara Garden
Consider the following points if making your own Salsa and/or Marinara is your thing: Start with the Right Tomato In both cases, go for a Paste or Roma type tomato. These are smaller tomatoes with...
View Article10 Gardening Tips I wish I Knew Sooner
Cross Pollination - it happens to the seeds. 1. That you don't need to buy new seeds every year. That piece of info would have saved me a small fortune. Many seeds last for years, although how well...
View ArticleRoasted Garlic Jelly
Have more garlic than you know what to do with? Of course, you can always share. Or make your own Garlic Powder. If this isn't an issue for you, check out the link at the end of the post to grow...
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