tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237633934633144064.post191357290092561270..comments2024-03-26T10:01:18.135-04:00Comments on Living the Frugal Life: Salvaging the GarlicKatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18017959421018964001noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237633934633144064.post-35029527860157840892009-06-26T08:14:49.577-04:002009-06-26T08:14:49.577-04:00I'll stay tuned, El. If you have softneck gar...I'll stay tuned, El. If you have softneck garlic to trade, and if I have anything you want, please count me in.<br /><br />Sandy, I didn't know that too much rain was bad for honeybees as well. So much to learn! I hope your garlic makes it. At least it sounds as though the browning leaves are starting in the right sequence. Good luck!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18017959421018964001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237633934633144064.post-56066252611018348992009-06-25T12:04:23.816-04:002009-06-25T12:04:23.816-04:00You took my sentiments about the rain right out of...You took my sentiments about the rain right out of my mouth! AND my concerns for my garden & honey bees. I like the reflector idea ... new to me! My garlic is turning a bit brown on the lower leaves, so I'm leaving them for now ... but it has had me concerned ... time WILL tell. SandySandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05161936988434765481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237633934633144064.post-51556552547929828732009-06-25T10:24:22.242-04:002009-06-25T10:24:22.242-04:00Yup on the trade and yup in the greenhouse HOWEVER...Yup on the trade and yup in the greenhouse HOWEVER before last year I always grew them outside. The softnecks do keep a lot longer. And I think some of the hardnecks taste pretty good too but that's not reason enough to grow them exclusively IMHO. But yeah, the softnecks can be small-ish; the best trick for that is spacing them really widely and making sure they get enough sun and compost. And they harvest a lot sooner than the hardnecks; it's a win-win if you ask me. I will eventually be posting about what I have to trade so stay tuned!elhttp://fastgrowtheweeds.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237633934633144064.post-65138400136139713912009-06-25T09:54:18.658-04:002009-06-25T09:54:18.658-04:00El, you mean you would trade garlic seed stock? A...El, you mean you would trade garlic seed stock? All my varieties are hardneck, which is probably why they started sprouting in early winter. I'm told they have more intense flavors, but poorer keeping qualities. I am seriously considering adding a softneck variety or two. If you can grow them in Michigan, we ought to be able to grow them here. Or do you grown them all in the greenhouse? I chose all hardnecks because they're well suited to cold winter climates<br /><br />Julie, thanks. I know what you mean about making vitamin D while the sun shines!<br /><br />Blonde, so far as I know, garlic is best planted in the fall. Gardeners in some areas can get away with a spring planting, but this is generally not considered ideal. So I would advise you to place an order with a good seed company now for planting in the fall. But I don't claim to be an expert. You could always ask the Master Gardeners at your county's Extension Office. They would know.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18017959421018964001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237633934633144064.post-15573952965002412262009-06-23T09:41:26.463-04:002009-06-23T09:41:26.463-04:00here's my question about garlic. right now it...here's my question about garlic. right now it's hitting the 100's at the highest during the day with no relief in sight. do i have to wait for cooler weather to start garlic or can i grow it indoors? i've not ever grown it before and i'm itching to try.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237633934633144064.post-50439704519332718622009-06-22T21:59:39.184-04:002009-06-22T21:59:39.184-04:00Noooo, not the garlic! I empathise, both with the ...Noooo, not the garlic! I empathise, both with the small garlic bulbs (my issue last year was it was too hot!) and the rain. We have sun shining today for the first time in weeks! But more rain is forecast so I'd better get my dose of vitamin D today while I can LOL.<br /><br />Fingers crossed for you that the potatoes and the rest of the garlic hold up OK for you :-)<br /><br />Cheers, JulieMinni Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380570737780717931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7237633934633144064.post-17218034285447283582009-06-22T10:10:18.253-04:002009-06-22T10:10:18.253-04:00It's definitely a wet year: I am in a somewha...It's definitely a wet year: I am in a somewhat similar situation as you, Kate, with my onions. They can tough it out a little easier than garlic can, though.<br /><br />Garlic is one of the things I plan on trading, though: I've had a pretty good (indoor) year. The stuff that keeps the best for me never gets terribly large though; it's a softneck variety. I know you had said you'd had problems with things sprouting early on you. I still have stuff from last year that is sprout-free.elhttp://fastgrowtheweeds.com/noreply@blogger.com