Comments on Crunchy Chicken: Getting around to growing garlic

My Meyer lemon tree usually starts looking a bit s...

2009-01-08T18:13:00.000-08:00

My Meyer lemon tree usually starts looking a bit sickly after exposure to regular frosts and occasional snowfall. So far it has always perked up again come spring, with the assistance of some liquid chicken manure. However, mine has never had all the leaves pulled off so I can't vouch for that treatment :)

I'm in zone 5 (WI) and last year didn't plant my g...

2009-01-06T20:33:00.000-08:00

I'm in zone 5 (WI) and last year didn't plant my garlic until april 15. I harvested some decent garlic in august; one inch thick cloves; 5 or more in a bulb. So, I think it's possible to grow garlic if planted in the spring, but you probably have to also say the correct chant. Maybe the fact that I planted mine on tax day had some weird karmic thing going for it...

Thanks Crunchy but I do have a pretty black thumb ...

2009-01-05T16:53:00.000-08:00

Thanks Crunchy but I do have a pretty black thumb anyways and indoors is a no go because my cats eat anything resembling a plant, even fake ones. I do have quite a bit of room on my patio but I am not even going to try that with the way the apartment management is. They come up with the most ridiculous excuses for making me take things down or not doing specific things. I'm amazed I have kept my compost bin under wraps for so long. I cant imagine the reason they would give me against that one. But I do look forward to more planting post and I doubt I could actually stop reading so dont worry, hehe.

I ordered a Meyer lemon tree the other day and I c...

2009-01-05T13:27:00.000-08:00

I ordered a Meyer lemon tree the other day and I can't wait to have some yummy, local lemons from my own tree. I'm skeptical, but I hope it does well.

I gotta plant my garlic too - bad, bad jenn!

2009-01-05T13:17:00.000-08:00
I gotta plant my garlic too - bad, bad jenn!

Time to pull the rest of the tomato plants.

Crunchy- Hope springs eternal! Your meyer lemon tr...

2009-01-05T12:06:00.000-08:00

Crunchy- Hope springs eternal! Your meyer lemon tree may not be dead just sleeping. Just try giving it some love and tender care. I think your garlic will be fine.

Sharlene - Yes, you can grow garlic like crazy aro...

2009-01-05T11:26:00.000-08:00

Sharlene - Yes, you can grow garlic like crazy around here (particularly on the eastern side of the Cascades where it is hot and dry).

I have been to the Gilroy Garlic Festival when I lived in San Jose. I can't say that I really can appreciate garlic ice cream, but it was fun. Albeit waaaaay to hot for me - the festival, not the garlic.

Mudnessa - There's stuff you can grow indoors and on a tiny balcony. You can grow Meyer lemons and Key limes indoors along with a variety of other sprouts, mushrooms and whatnot. I'll do an indoor gardening post one of these days.

Actually, I did stuff a couple of garlic cloves into leftover black planting pots, just to see if it would work. Expect a full report and comparison to the bed-grown garlic.

I need to get my garlic into my big black pots. Di...

2009-01-05T11:20:00.000-08:00

I need to get my garlic into my big black pots. Did OK, but not great with it last year. Need to get started like you have. *sigh* At least we have lots of new wood for making raised beds/boxes from dismantling the run-in shed yesterday.

I am honestly surprised you can grow garlic in Was...

2009-01-05T10:51:00.000-08:00

I am honestly surprised you can grow garlic in Washington with much success. It really does much better in warmer climates. You need to take a trip to Gilroy in Northern California one year for their garlic festival. Talk about garlic heaven!

oh i didnt even read this post . . . i may have to...

2009-01-05T10:47:00.000-08:00

oh i didnt even read this post . . . i may have to go on a crunchy hiatus because i get so jealous and depressed that i have a tiny little patio and cant grow a thing. i do have a few herbs but i love home grown veggies and fruit. but best of luck to everyone who is planning and planting. . .

I can tell you, authoritatively from Minnesota- "f...

2009-01-05T09:07:00.000-08:00

I can tell you, authoritatively from Minnesota- "freezing weather" is not something you can "hope" will not be so bad. Hoping doesn't help. :-)

On time= works. Not on time= dead stuff. Every time! Isn't it wonderful that Ma Nature is so consistent! No ifs, ands, or buts.

If nothing, the garlic scapes, or green shoot are ...

2009-01-05T06:22:00.000-08:00

If nothing, the garlic scapes, or green shoot are really tasty and you can use them in place of garlic in the spring.
Caron in MA

I too lost pumpkins to freezing/unexpected thawing...

2009-01-05T06:10:00.000-08:00

I too lost pumpkins to freezing/unexpected thawing. However, mine didn't just liquefy; after thawing, they were ripped open by greedy squirrels, who openly sat on my porch gnawing on the pumpkin seeds. At least my cats enjoyed watching the pumpkin carnage.

Cruchy , I love the way you garden, you are a wome...

2009-01-05T04:54:00.000-08:00

Cruchy , I love the way you garden, you are a women that wants to do it right but like all women who have children, husband( one that is ill to), and a job we do the best we can and are ecstatic with results. If it turns out not so good we take it, throw it in the compost and thank the "pumpkin" for helping us make better soil next planting season.

Do you think it would grow in a pot? Or would it ...

2009-01-05T04:42:00.000-08:00

Do you think it would grow in a pot? Or would it be too warm inside? We go through a ton and it would be great to have our own.

I put in garlic this fall and covered it with a la...

2009-01-05T02:20:00.000-08:00

I put in garlic this fall and covered it with a layer of leaves. I have my fingers crossed that it is as easy as you say.

I Crunchy Chicken from Anchorage Alaska. I got th...

2009-01-05T01:12:00.000-08:00

I Crunchy Chicken from Anchorage Alaska. I got the jump off Sharon's site...so growing garlic in the Pacific NW....too rainy maybe? I hope it works for you. I'm going to start that little experiment this May. We shall see. it worked in Fairbanks Alaska but the summers are hotter and not so wet as here, near Anchorage. Looking forward to hearing if any little shoots pop up come May. Have you read The Egg and I, by Betty McDonald? She also wrote the Mrs. Piggle Wiggle books. The Egg and I is about her adventures and a new wife and mom and chicken farmer's wife in rainy NW Washington. It's hilarious! Pee your pants hilarious! You would love it. It was written around 1930 but actually took place I'm guessing around 1910....

Cheers! Enjoy the cold weather we are sending your way soon....it's 20 below tonight!
Shelley in AK