Wild garlic, or Allium ursinum, is a perennial plant native to damp, shaded woodlands in Europe and Asia. It has adapted to a ...

The shape of the leaves are similar to some other inedible plants, so ensure identification ... leaves for a few minutes in boiling water. Wild garlic can be stirred into risottos or omelettes ...

Wild garlic flowers are beginning to emerge, with the season lasting until around June. So how can we make the most of it?

Scrub the potatoes and boil them in their jackets. Chop finely the wild garlic leaves. Cover with cold milk and bring slowly to the boil. Simmer for about 3-4 minutes, turn off the heat and leave ...

Garlic is a crop that loves the cold, and I often describe it as a "set and forget" crop. As you're clearing out your summer garden beds, it's the perfect opportunity to plant some cloves and ...

This limits where hardneck garlic can be planted in the South. Softneck varieties have a soft central stem that allows for easy braiding of the harvested plants. These varieties store longer and ...

In a food processor, blitz the ingredients for the pesto together, until a smooth paste is formed. You may also, of course, use a pestle and mortar, for more rustic results. Decant into a ...

One of my favorite moments of the vegetable gardening year is when my wife Suzanne and I go out in October to plant the next year’s garlic crop. Garlic should be planted between Oct. 1 and Nov. 15 to ...

Carter’s home is a lush indoor garden of sculptural greenery with more than 280 plants purposefully placed. In LIVING WILD: PLANT-SPIRATION WITH HILTON CARTER he takes viewers on an inspiring ...

Vernalization is important for the success of your garlic. Vernalization is the process of cooling the seed or bulb to accelerate plant growth. By planting garlic in the fall, you are giving ...