Is It Safe to Grow Garlic from Grocery Store Bulbs?
I'm a beginner when it comes to growing garlic and I've heard mixed opinions about using organic garlic from the grocery store. Some people say it's fine, while…
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Is It Normal for My Overwintering Garlic to Sprout?
I planted some Solent Wight garlic cloves about a week ago for overwintering, as I heard this was the best time. However, I've noticed that almost all of…
What's the best way to plant garlic if I need to move it later?
I'm planning to plant garlic in my raised bed, but my HOA informed me that due to upcoming construction, I will need to temporarily relocate it. They're not…
Do I Need to Water My Garlic After Planting?
I'm planting garlic for the first time, but my soil is super dry since we haven't had much rain this summer. I worked the ground, which was rock…
What Should I Plant in My Garden This September/October?
Hey everyone! I'm a complete newbie and have spent the last two years clearing out my garden, which was full of roots, rocks, bricks, concrete, and all sorts…
What Can I Do with My Tiny Garlic Bulbs?
Hey everyone! I've got a bunch of tiny garlic bulbs on my hands—think sizes from large blueberries to large grapes—due to poor soil and not enough sunlight. I…
Do I Need to Cover My Garlic Bed During Heavy Rain?
I'm planning to plant garlic this fall in the rainy southern region. I'm curious if heavy rain will affect it or if having well-draining soil will prevent any…
What Should I Plant Now for a Winter Harvest?
I'm finishing up my potato and tomato harvests, and I'm curious about what I can plant now in southern Scotland for a winter harvest or to overwinter. I've…
Why Is My Homegrown Garlic Harder to Peel Than Store-Bought?
I just harvested my garlic, and I've noticed that it's much harder to peel than the garlic you buy from the store. Does anyone know why that might…
What’s Happening to My Spring Garlic?
I forgot to plant garlic in the fall this year, so I tried planting some in the spring. They started off well, but recently I've noticed many of…
Did I Overdo It With Garlic Fertilizer?
I accidentally over-fertilized my garlic by using Neptune Harvest fish fertilizer. I meant to dilute 60 ml in 2 gallons of water, but I miscalculated and used 6…
Can I Plant Veggies Around Garlic in My Community Garden?
Hey everyone! I'm diving into veggie gardening for the first time in a community garden, and I just found out that garlic is already sprouting in my plot…
Why is Garlic Sprouting in My Garden After Not Planting It?
So, this year I decided to switch things up and planted native wildflowers instead of garlic, which I've been growing for the past three years. Last year, I…
When Should I Plant Garlic, Onions, and Potatoes in Containers?
I just bought some garlic and onion bulbs, as well as red potato seeds, for container gardening this year since I don't have a full garden plot available…
Garlic Bed Overrun by Grass: What Should I Do?
I've got garlic growing in a raised bed, but it's been completely taken over by grass. I was pulling the grass by hand, but thanks to an early…