Premade hydroponic kits look pretty expensive and it would probably be a few years before I recover my costs. Trying to find some plans to build my own. Asheville has a pretty nice hydroponics store called Asheville Agricultural Systems, so I will be all set on supplies once I get rolling.

Let me know if you have any tips for keeping a steady supply of herbs and veggies all winter… and please don’t send me
this link. I’ve seen it.

When planting garlic, choose a garden site that gets plenty of sun and where the soil is not too damp. The cloves should be planted individually, upright and about an inch (25 mm) under the surface. Plant the cloves about 4 inches (100 mm) apart. Rows should be about 18 inches (450 mm) apart.

It is traditional to plant garlic on the shortest day of the year. Whether this is for symbolic or practical reasons is unclear.

See the dedicated sowing page for advice on when to plant garlic.

Garlic is a very friendly plant and grows well planted with other flowers and vegetables. For more information on how to grow garlic with other plants, see the page on co-planting garlic.

Anywho, we are getting ready to clear out one of the raised beds and make room for a fall garlic planting. I’ll keep you posted.