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Garlic thrives in full-sun locations with rich, well-draining soil that has a pH of between 6.0 and 7.0. Make sure that you ...
As the chilly temps and shorter days of autumn bring the end of our summer gardens, there’s one very useful root vegetable we can ...
Planting garlic in the fall is one of the simplest and most rewarding things you can do in your garden. No matter how much experience you have, garlic is a forgiving crop that rewards patience.
But here's the thing—fall gardening is like the secret bonus round of the season. Cooler weather means less watering, fewer ...
Like spring flower bulbs, gardeners know garlic and shallots need winter’s cold to develop properly for a successful harvest.
As the leaves begin to turn and the air crisps, fall presents a perfect opportunity to plant garlic, setting the stage for a bountiful harvest come summer. Growing garlic in the fall allows the bulbs ...
As we enter the middle of fall, it’s time to plant garlic! Garlic is a member of the allium family along with onions, shallots, and leeks, and is botanically considered a bulb. It is covered in an ...
People keep asking, “Is it too late to plant garlic?” The answer is no. But it might be too late to go digging in your garden soil. Things might be a bit heavy and muddy. So, here is what you can do: ...
When it comes to vegetable gardening, tomatoes, peppers, and zucchini tend to top the list of favorites for backyard home-growers. All three are delicious, fun to grow, and provide a host of culinary ...
Garlic (Allium sativum) is a culinary staple in many kitchens and is best planted in fall, at least three weeks before the ground freezes so the roots have a chance to develop, but the shoots do not ...
Check out our list of the best plants to grow in the High Desert in September, as recommended by the Victor Valley gardening community.