Garlic, Snug in the Ground

The wind may be howling outdoors, but we rest easy knowing our garlic is in the ground, the kale and chard are covered and the garden chores are mostly complete. (Not to mention a stocked root cellar and freezers and plenty of wood for the woodstove. We won't starve or freeze this winter!)

We saved our own garlic seed this year from seed previously purchased from Seed Savers Exchange. It's so cool to have a closed loop on several of our crops. Garlic in Ohio does best when tucked in to the soil by mid-Nov. or so then covered with a heavy mulch.

It looks as though nothing is happening here yet, but we know those little bulbs are starting to send down roots and if the temperatures don't plummet too far too quickly, we may see some green shoots before the deep winter freeze.

Just thinking of growing roots makes our hearts a little warmer! Happy Thanksgiving everyone. We hope you enjoy great company, delicious food and some time outdoors.

With hearts full of gratitude for this one and amazing life, the common milkweed duo - J&S