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 ...

Garlic is a bulb with joined segments (called cloves) that make up a head. Each clove is actually a miniature bulb that stores energy to sprout and create a new plant. Garlic is almost always planted ...

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 ...

Do not plant garlic in insufficient sun, poorly draining soil, or next to legume crops. Avoid growing garlic in containers less than 6 to 8 inches deep. Skip areas with very alkaline soils and where ...

Garlic can be a simple crop to grow, but the sight of small, underwhelming bulbs can be disappointing come harvest time. If you want to grow bigger garlic next year, here are six key pointers to learn ...

As mentioned in previous columns, fall is the best time to plant garlic. When selecting your garlic, be sure to purchase bulbs specifically for planting or be sure to check with your farmer (or store) ...

Gardening can be tricky if you don’t have a green thumb. Instagram user Iris King (@life.with.iris.king) is showing folks how to maximize their garlic haul with a few simple tips. In the video, King ...

Garlic is an excellent, nutritious ingredient used in a variety of large meals and small recipes for centuries throughout the world. Civilizations across human history have used garlic for medicinal ...

Q: I’ve seen onion sets for sale in the garden centers. Can you really grow your own onions with these? Are they any good? A: We usually plant at least one bag’s worth of onions every fall. We’ll ...

Now that cooler fall weather has returned, it’s time to plant spring blooming bulbs. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Home and Garden Expert Larry Pfarr shares some tips on which bulbs to plant that the deer and ...

Cultivating garlic indoors offers a rewarding way to enjoy fresh greens and even bulbs year-round. Success hinges on proper chilling of cloves, well-draining soil, and ample bright light. While greens ...