Growing Garlic

1. Growing Garlic About Us I’ve lived in N Central Texas my entire life. We have very hot summers and usually cold (rarely freezing) winters. I’ve been around gardening most of my life. Both my maternal great- grandmother and paternal grandmother had beautiful gardens where they grew enough vegetables to last all year. In 2010, I started a garden of my own and have been gardening consistently since. I have my “go-to” items that I plant every year, but I also like to try growing new plants I’ve never grown and trying different techniques. With the variety of techniques that I’ve tried, I’ve had my share of successes and failures. Hopefully some of my experiences will help you. Happy Gardening.

2. Growing Garlic Love garlic? Learn growing garlic in your backyard so you don’t go out of stock in an emergency. Visit us at Allie’s Garden Corner to know about the best methods of growing garlic. More info here. Planting Rosemary is particularly easy to grow, but it is recommended you start with some small cuttings, as the success rate of using seeds is very low.

3. It can be planted as early as January or February if put undercover in seed trays. As rosemary is a Mediterranean herb, it prefers dry weather and warm sunshine, in light, sandy soil. In the garden, plants should be spaced approximately 40 inches apart to accommodate growth, with the bushes capable of growing up to three feet wide. It should be ready to harvest in roughly a year’s time. Soil Rosemary thrives in light, well-drained soil and should be planted when the soil temperature is between 59 ºF and 68 ºF. If your soil is heavy or clay based, you should dig in some well-composted organic material and sand. Rosemary plants have extensive roots, so ensure that you dig it in deeply, in a position that has full sun for most of the day. Care Once your rosemary is established, it requires very little care and attention, just keep the area around it free from weeds. If your soil is average, it should not need any feeding. In poor soil conditions, rosemary can be fed twice a year with an organic, balanced fertilizer, such as a liquid fish fertilizer. An annual prune in late winter will ensure you get the best out of your rosemary, just requiring you to cut back the top third of the plant and shape if necessary.

4. Contact Us Location is North Central Texas Business email: info@alliesgardencorner.com Website: www.alliesgardencorner.com