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Food Item: Garlic

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Garlic - The Glorious Bulb
http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles2/gabris86.html

By Linda Gabris

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Some folks classify garlic as being a vegetable. Others swear it’s an herb. Then there are those who claim it is a spice, and even some, whom I pity for they don’t know what they’re missing, who know garlic only as a capsule in their medicine cabinet taken on the advice of a doctor for the sake of good health. --- FULL ARTICLE, including recipes, can be read at link, above ---

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Garlic-Grow Your Own!

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How To Grow, Cure And Store Your Own Garlic
http://oldworldgardenfarms.com/2013/07/02/how-to-grow-cure-and-store-your-own-garlic/

Image Garlic is a staple in our household. Whether added to a pasta dish, salsa or stir fry – it seems like a clove or two finds its way into our meals almost daily. In addition, the consumption of garlic has many well known health benefits – including its antioxidant properties. It is also an easy crop to grow and store, making it a great addition to grow in your garden.

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THE BASICS OF HARDNECK GARLIC:
  • When To Plant
    The Soil
    Planting Garlic
    Garlic Scapes
    The Harvest
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How to Grow Garlic in the Garden – Easy Guide to Growing Garlic
https://commonsensehome.com/how-to-grow-garlic/

Post a reply Easy-guide-to-growing-garlic-tall18 Want to learn how to grow garlic, but not sure where to start? Growing garlic is easy, and it's usually pest free – you can even use it to make a pest deterrent spray. This fall's planting yields green garlic scapes (from hardneck varieties) in late spring/early summer and garlic bulbs in mid to late summer. ---CONTINUED---

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Can I Plant Garlic from the Store?
How long does garlic take to grow?
What's the Best Garlic to Plant in My Garden?
What are the Different Types of Garlic?
When to Plant Garlic
How to Plant Garlic
Mulching Garlic
When to harvest garlic planted in the fall
Harvesting Garlic Bulbs
Curing Garlic Bulbs
What not to do
How to Braid Garlic
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6 Ways to Use Garlic in the Garden
https://commonsensehome.com/ways-to-use-garlic-in-the-garden/

Post a reply Companion-plant-garlic This post is for the garlic lovers – or those who aren't sure if they like garlic but do like to use natural and organic practices in their gardens. It turns out that this fragrant bulb is good for more than just cooking, and can be a real helpmate around the yard and garden. So – without further ado – 5 Ways to Use Garlic in the Garden and Yard. ---CONTINUED---

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#1 – Use Garlic to Protect Fruit Trees
#2 – Use Garlic as a Companion Plant in the Garden
#3 – Use Garlic as a Fungicide
#4 – Use Garlic for Controlling Late Blight
#5 – Use Garlic for Pest Control – Insects and Rabbits
#6 – Use Garlic for Mosquito Control

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