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Here we outline the various methods and locations for curing garlic, towards securing a bountiful, long-lasting supply.

Cylinders, egg tempera on calfskin parchment, 5 x 10 inches This painting has a different internal scale than the previous works, which you can see below; the forms are smaller and more complex. The composition is basically divided into three parts, each with a different character, and topped by an apron overlapping the forms below. I get a kick out of the illusionism of that top rectangle; I don't know if it shows in this photo, but when I look at the painting, there seems to be a tangible…

The best way for preserving garlic at home is by braiding. Braided garlic needs no refrigeration, doesn't need a root cellar, and thrives just hanging in your kitchen.

Garlic braids with flowers

Garlic Braid I grow garlic every year. I plant it in the Fall and harvest it the next Summer. I tried growing garlic bought from a seed company the first year, but found that not only was it very expensive, it did not grow well in my garden. So the next year I bought a handful of ordinary garlic from the supermarket for about 50 cents, took it home, separated it into "toes" (leaving the paper skin on each toe), and planted it in my garden pointy side up about 1 inch deep in the soil. I…

DIY / How to plait or tie garlic for decorative hanging. A fun craft! - A Michigan gardening blog about gardening, preserving, cooking, local garden history and local garden happenings. The goal of this blog is to encourage others to garden, provide useful tips, to assist the greater community via fundraising, and to raise awareness of community garden projects. Michigan and Midwestern ecology, nature, animals, and plants are also discussed.

[ Macrame onion net, kitchen storage for condiment, wall decoration and wall storage, hanging storage, bohemian style ] Sélence Atelier offers you an ingenious and aesthetic way to store your garlic and onions that will bring a bohemian touch to your kitchen! This macrame net made by my little hands from 100% cotton rope is available in 3 sizes and 3 colors. The openings in the net are the perfect size so you can slide your onions out of the net without difficulty. The quality and durability…