Garlic (especially hardneck varieties) needs cold temperatures for a dormancy period before planting. When growing indoors, this can be replicated by placing bulbs in the refrigerator. All parts ...

A red chile corona (wreath) adorns Eddie and Carmen’s entryway door to welcome the season and visitors. Courtesy photo/Eddie Campos, to El Rito Media By Eddie CamposEl Rito Media We have started ...

Note: This was originally published in the Contra Costa Times. Q: I like to decorate my home at the holidays with poinsettias and other holiday plants, but they don't last very long. Can I get my ...

With a few simple steps, you'll be harvesting juicy, full-flavored garlic bulbs from the comfort of your balcony or patio. But, if you reside in a colder climate, hardneck types may be a better fit.

Garlic Medicinal Benefits: Garlic also known as lehsun in India is a bulbous plant belonging to the onion family. With its roots tracing back to Central Asia, garlic has been celebrated for its ...

Monty Don has urged gardeners to plant garlic bulbs before Christmas ... and place them in a spot that attracts plenty sun. Monty added: "Hardneck varieties such as ‘Red Duke’, ‘Rocambole ...