A. Elephant garlic (Allium ampeloprasum) looks like a giant garlic clove but, in fact, is not a true garlic but more closely related to a leek. The title refers to the size of the clove. It is a hardy ...

Here’s why garlic should be planted in October or November. Debi J. of Windsor asks: How and when do you plant garlic? The ideal time to plant garlic is in the fall, in October and November, before ...

Garlic mustard is a threat to several tree species. As a garden writer I get a lot of email from people warning me about pending catastrophes: blights, bugs, invasive plants. Some are accurate, some ...

1. Activate yeast: Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast; rest 3–5 minutes until slightly foamy. 2. Start dough: Stir in about 1 cup flour and salt. Add olive oil and mix smooth. 3. Add remaining flour: ...

Tall trees standing alone on high ground should probably be cabled. (Courtesy Laura in Walkersville) Wendy in Rockville writes “Can I use coir (the kind that’s processed for gardens) to mulch my ...

Texas celebrates Arbor Day the first Friday in November, since fall is the best time to establish trees before the weather gets hot and rain diminishes. Certified arborist April Rose, City of Austin ...

It might not be great for vampires, but it turns out garlic can be very good for trees. Trees in the U.K. are being injected with a garlic extract to cure them of deadly diseases, the BBC reports.

In October 2015 a warning about garlic imported from China (and how consumers might easily spot it) was posted to Facebook, and the blog of social media pseudoscience guru David "Avocado" Wolfe ...

A concentrated form of garlic could be injected into Suffolk’s trees to protect them from deadly diseases. The pioneering treatment, which is currently being trialled under an experimental Government ...

Scientists are developing a new injection in a bid to save millions of Ash, Horse chestnut and Oak trees under threat from disease. A fungicide, derived from garlic, is injected directly into a tree ...