
Why I Love This Garlic Powder
For starters, this garlic powder is better than any store-bought garlic powder I've ever bought! That's the main reason I love this recipe so much. My next reason for loving this recipe is how easy it is to make and customize.
Read this week's post to learn more about how to grow your garlic!

Home Grown Garlic Powder
When you are planning your garden, I highly recommend including garlic in your plans. Not only is garlic edible, but it also helps deter pests from the garden.
Garlic is one of the easiest things to grow in the garden. When buying garlic, I recommend buying from a trusted source - I like Territorial Seed, but check with local gardening groups for garlic that can be sourced locally for you!
How To Plant Garlic
Most climates plant in the fall.
Separate the bulb of the garlic into individual cloves, I work over a box so I can catch any "paper" that may fall off. Do not peel the cloves!
Plant 2" deep and about 4" apart, if you are using elephant garlic, you will need to add more space in between.
The pointed side of the clove should be facing up.
Plant in rows 6" apart. Mulch with straw, leaves, etc.
I live in Colorado and we get enough snow that I don't need to water my garlic. If this is your first time growing, I would check the moisture of the soil at least once a month and decide if you should water it.
You will harvest a few weeks after 1/3 of the green leaves have died - always pull 1 bulb to check size, etc. If not satisfied, allow it to grow longer.
That's all I have for this week, short and sweet! I must get back to creating gifts.
What garlic questions do you have? Will you grow garlic in your garden?