Growing Garlic

Reading Time: < 1 minute Introduction to the importance of Indigenous food sovereignty Indigenous communities must determine their own food production, consumption and distribution for the sake of achieving food sovereignty. Garlic is an important component of Indigenous food systems – nutritionally and culturally significant. … Read More

Reading Time: < 1 minute Benefits of Growing Garlic for Ecological Landscaping Dr. Elizabeth was surprised when her garlic plants vanished overnight – turns out rabbits had eaten them! She decided to use the tasty herb to protect her garden from animals. Garlic has many … Read More

Reading Time: < 1 minute Introduction to Garlic for Wildlife Corridors Garlic is famed for its pungent aroma and unique flavor, making it a staple in many dishes. It also has environmental value, especially for creating wildlife corridors. These passages allow animals to move between … Read More

Reading Time: < 1 minute Preparing the Soil for Garlic Planting To prepare your soil for planting garlic with ease, turn to this section on “Preparing the Soil for Garlic Planting” with sub-sections including Choosing the Right Location for Planting Garlic, Testing the Soil for … Read More

Reading Time: < 1 minute Why Grow Garlic for Sustainable Living Workshops? Growing garlic is super beneficial! It has antimicrobial properties, boosts the immune system, and can be used in many recipes. Growing garlic promotes sustainable agriculture and helps reduce our carbon footprint. Plus, it … Read More

Reading Time: < 1 minute Garlic Varieties for Agroecology To choose the best garlic varieties for your climate according to the agroecology principles in garlic growing, you should differentiate between the hardneck and softneck garlic types. In this section, we will elaborate on these two … Read More

Reading Time: < 1 minute Reasons for Gardening Initiatives for Youth Gardening and youth? A match made in heaven! Numerous benefits, such as inspiring kids about farming, sustainability, and nature, make it increasingly popular. Plus, it’s a great stress-reliever and encourages physical activity, sensory skills, … Read More

Reading Time: < 1 minute Planting Garlic for Habitat Restoration: Understanding the Importance Garlic-planting can help restore habitats. It makes the soil better, wards off bugs, and pulls in pollinators. For habitat-restoration, here’s a step-by-step guide: Pick a spot with good drainage and lots of … Read More

Reading Time: < 1 minute Benefits of growing garlic for climate adaptation Garlic is not only yummy, but also offers many advantages for adapting to climate change. Here, we look at how garlic cultivation can help build resilience. Highly adaptable: Garlic can thrive in different … Read More