Adding garlic to your home garden will prove to be one of the most fulfilling crops you will grow! Whether you have never planted anything before or if you have been doing this for years, growing garlic is easy and not labour intensive after you have established a plant. For the best results, planting garlic in the fall prior to a hard frost allowing enough time for roots to develop before the plant goes into dormancy in the winter. Well-draining soil and adequate sunshine are ideal for growing large bulbs. When the cloves, be careful, and as you place them into the ground make sure the pointed tip of the clove faces upwards and place the clove about two inches into the dirt, making sure to space out the cloves accordingly. You should be able to harvest garlic in late spring or early summer with regular watering of the plants and applying mulch for drought protection. By utilizing proper planting technique will increase the size of the bulb and will improve the storage capabilities as well as taste of the garlic.