Garlic Ideas, Tips & Guides

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This post may contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Knowing when to harvest garlic can

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Bees are essential for the home garden and the planet. But for people with allergies (or other reasons) who may want to avoid bees, there are natural ways to minimize bees in your home and outdoor areas. From DIY sprays to strategically placed plants, herbs, and spices, here's how to repel these valuable pollinators without harming them and the environment around you.

There's nothing like having a home garden to make you begin to appreciate the trials and tribulations of the farmers who grow our food. Between weather, weeds, and insects, not to mention the challenges of soil fertility, it can be an incredibly humbling experience to try to put food on the table with a home garden. This is true especially when adhering to organic protocols that don't rely on quick yet potentially harmful solutions, such as herbicides, pesticides, and conventional fertilizers.

No one wants to plant a garden only to see it plagued by insects or disease. And most of us have little time to spend babying finicky plants. Whether you are new to vegetable gardening or just want to keep things simple, these easy-to-grow crops will help you find success in the garden so you can spend more time enjoying the harvest. Crops that are easy to grow include those that are simple to plant from seed or transplants, have few pest problems, and are quick to develop. Using these criteria, we rounded up the easiest vegetables to grow to help you get off to a good start. 

I never knew that the antonym of autumnal was vernal. Which makes sense, I guess as there is no word for springnal. With covid, I think many of us are embracing gardening more than we even have. Most garden centers and nurseries are reporting record sales (have you tried to order bulbs or garlic lately? Most everywhere is sold out!). So while the entire planet continues to deal with the nasty effects of Covid 19, I suppose we could say that for gardening – there’s been a bit of a silver lining.

What makes the ideal edible garden in containers? It’s different for each of us, of course, and usually takes trial and error to discover. One good way to evolve a container garden isto try a few different plants in your container garden each year. This will help you discover what you love to grow most. Trying new things and experimenting is also good for learning and, in my experience, all part of the fun.

Make a unique herb garden using an old baby crib to keep it indoors or outdoors. Check out the step-by-step tutorial here.

With proper planning and care, growing companion plants can help to create a thriving and diverse garden while also yielding a flavorful and healthy garlic crop. Read on to learn about the bestBest Garlic Companion Plants.

Tomato-based ingredients are essential in countless recipes, adding flavor, texture, and depth to dishes. In this article, we will discuss the Differences Between Tomato Sauce and Tomato Paste to help you use them right!

I’m torn on this one.On the one hand, I understand the indis

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The beloved pizza: a classic comfort food that nearly everyone has a soft spot for, no matter your age. But whether you’ve been to Italy or have an authentic pizza shop nearby, it’s almost impossible to create something even remotely similar at home. And while we’re not here to advise you on how to make classic Neapolitan pizza at home, we do have a tip that may take your at-home pizza game to the next level: pizza oil. Pizza oil is an emerging secret ingredient to make your homemade pie even more delectable. But what is it, where can you get it, and is it worth seeking out? Let’s find out.

Cooking over a live fire is nothing new. In fact, it’s exactly how early civilizations made protein safer and more delicious to consume. While the invention of grilling took place an estimated 780,000 years ago, your grilling recipes and techniques need to stay stuck in the dark ages.

Killing cockroaches is never easy, and as most commercial pest killers are loaded with toxic and powerful chemicals, it can be quite harmful, too. So, read on to know the Natural Ways to Get Rid of Cockroaches from Home & Garden.  

I have some cottage garden lessons learned and some lessons ignored and some I’ve completely failed to learn anything from at all.

Pantries are generally understood to be the spot where dry goods and non-perishables are kept. However, as it turns out, not all dry goods should be stored in the pantry.

Do you enjoy trying out quirky gardening hacks? You must definitely try out these Crazy Planting Tips that Will Surprise You to the Core!

For the home gardener, garlic is a beloved and easily cultivated root crop that delivers natural, healthy benefits and outstanding flavors and fragrances for cooking.However, for such a simple, straightforward p

Tasty, nutritious, and easy to grow, ‘German White’ garlic is a hardneck variety also known as ‘German Extra-Hardy,’ ‘German Stiffneck,’ and ‘Northern White.’We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our

I think we can all agree: the world just wouldn’t be the same without garlic.This pungently potent vegetable is delightfully easy to grow. And as a natural pest and fungus

Garlic is such a phenomenal bulb that there’s an entire California restaurant devoted to it. The original location is in San Francisco and it’s called, The Stinking Rose: A Garlic Restaurant.I’ve walked past its aromatic do

Propagating garlic is very straightforward. Where I get hung up usually has to do with deciding how many cloves to spare from the kitchen knife to plant back out.And I love these tasty flavor bomb

Ah, garlic. I have a complicated relationship with this fragrant bulb, often called the “stinking rose.”Back when I was a child, I had seve

Garlic is beloved in the kitchen as a flavor intensive in a wide range of dishes.With a delightfully pungent

More than 200 species of stink bugs call North America home, and you may very well think most of them have taken up residence in your garden.These shield-shaped munchers are known for the odor they pr

While garlic is relatively easy to grow, it is important to be aware of the Bad Companion Plants for Garlic – as they can affect the yield, flavor, and quality.

Alluring and definitive are what blossoming vines can be. Here are some stunningVines with Blue Flowers for that imperial look in your yard!