Episode Synopsis "2 inches down and 6 inches apart: Get those garlic cloves planted now"

Love to use garlic in cooking? Consider planting your own. You can choose garlic types based on your taste. Then, as long as you've got composted and well-drained soil, you should get a good garlic harvest next summer.

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