HOW to Plant Garlic + DISCUSSING variety's |VLOG|Whispering Willow Farm

[@BadWordsAreMyLoveLanguage]

Hard neck isn’t for braiding. Much better to braid the soft neck varieties. The scape stem is usually too stiff and will snap if you try to braid. Love you guys! Happy fall gardens!

[@EGGstravagantkitchen]

The first thing I said. They are totally wrong. You can give it a try but it’s the soft that everyone braids

[@dignit1620]

I took that in stride because it was a newbie talking.

[@ALee-xf2vm]

I used to get SAD every winter, but gardening and my greenhouse has helped SO much!

[@alamo2211]

From the perspective of the older sister, I can tell you that my little sister adds new horizons for me. She is not afraid to go places and try new things, and finds many interesting places and experiences. Little sisters are the best!!!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

I would have to agree😉

[@ServeInLove]

I didn't know I'd learn so much from this, but I did. Thank you! Nice seeing your sweet sister on with you. :-)

[@bravegirlarise7672]

Just planted garlic for the first time yesterday. 🤩 You've got me on the flower train too! So excited for next Spring! 🌷🌺🌻

[@len10ten]

Wow Jill! You are speaking with such confidence! So glad to see you bloom. I think it has always been there just needed time.

[@twistedoaksla6651]

I'm growing garlic for the fist time (Zone 9a)...planting Chesnok Red (hardneck) & Early Italian (softneck)...using a barrel style planter

[@alamo2211]

I have limited garden space, so I tend to plant things like onions in tubs so that they won’t interfere with my spring garden space.

[@emmylivingston4380]

I lost my mom over 10 years ago and that has been the HARDEST thing I've ever had to deal with. The amount of joy and healing I've found in gardening is incredible. So yes 100% gardening is therapy. 😍

[@janh519]

Glad you and your sister had a good time starting your garlic planting! She will be very pleased that she started growing her own garlic and got ideas from you!

[@rheagiboney2790]

It has been such fun watching you learn and now teaching. Amazing! For you to share the love of gardening with your sister is such a joy to watch. Great video ladies!

[@zuzauramek9850]

You can freeze peeled garlic cloves, you can make garlic oil ( put 2 cloves in olive oil and leave it for 2 months in dark)

[@Trini-T14]

Thanks, I will give it a try!

[@sharonknorr1106]

I grow my garlic down the middle of most of my beds - seems to help with insect attacks early in the season. Have found that you get bigger heads if they get plenty of space around each one (I usually plant 4-6 inches apart) and a lot of sun. Same with onions for that matter. Agree that hard necks would be very hard to braid - we always use softnecks for that.

[@diannemiller4754]

I am enjoying the two of you working together and learning from each other. When discussing dehydrating garlic, your sister's face lit up with the possibilities. Growing together is definitely so much fun.

[@gillianmuspic2337]

when I was last in Israel it was garlic harvesting time. They were selling the garlic with the long stem and long roots still attached and the aroma was intense and so wonderful and the taste was beyond expectation

[@leeannmillet8215]

I love growing flowers.

[@anniewildmush1284]

i just planted this morning 70 soft neck and 60 hard neck i enjoy both!

[@karlashappyheart]

Something that keeps me from getting depressed in the winter...is starting my seeds indoors in february. So the months that i am not gardening are the holiday months...and then i can start my garden plants indoors After that. :)

[@charliehoos9773]

I store my garlic crushed/chopped mixed with olive oil and frozen. Lasts longer for recipes.

[@savannahbrewer7545]

Gonna try garlic next fall after I have build established garden space with adequate fences

[@ginnysulya9805]

Hi Jill I’m on the flower train with you both and now inspired to plant garlic and onions as well!

[@marysidle5132]

Great information, thanks so much! Also, everything is better with sisters!

[@HeyItsBolt]

I’d love to see your sisters small scale cut flower garden! I live in the city and plan on doing a small cut flower garden as well and I’d love to see your guys’ take on it! Hope you have a blessed day!

[@mlee7037]

And Nathan will get to them!! Gotta love him!!! Love you guys!❤️

[@honeysucklefarm1216]

I never thought about leaving the stalks of plants that are done for decomposing! Thanks for sharing that Jill!! I’m gonna add that to my repertoire!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

It definitely adds good brown matter back into your soil

[@fruitfullyfaithfulfarm8350]

I started buying house plants for a mental health winter blues type thing. We're moving and a fall garden is out for us right now but I think I'm going to plant some things and try and test my winter growing!!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

You can do it

[@nicolesweet8180]

Start simple with lettuce, radishes, or spinach. That is what I am growing this fall/winter (my first one too).

[@fruitfullyfaithfulfarm8350]

@@nicolesweet8180 great ideas!! I'm doing lettuce and other greens indoors. I'll have to see if I can do some root vegetables indoors!

[@elizabethlink3993]

TThis is my Very favorite VLOG of yours so far...Sisters....After cooking on a fairly large scale (200+ weekly), I've found a combination of fresh and dried garlic (and onion, and potentially other dried herbs/spices) mixture really enhance flavor. I encourage you to try the dehydrating...which is then granulated or powdered...not salt, unless you add salt.

[@juliamorrisey5541]

I tried garlic for the first time last year. I did not get large heads but I cooked with everything I grew. I planted more this year and hope for a little more success. I appreciate the info about climate for hard neck vs soft.

[@jessicapabon2105]

Great video and wonderful advice thank you so much for the video. I think I am ready for garlic

[@mellissabgarden1549]

I just planted my garlic about couple of weeks ago

[@christycoalson36]

Watching you and your sister together is so adorable 🤩🤩 yay Jill you got big sis stoked about gardening 👍👍

[@dibaSyahab]

Sangat subur tanaman nya,dan tumbuh besar besar...salam perkenalan dari aku

[@Scowlingoverlord]

Well I was so inspired I went out and purchased organic garlic and planted it hopefully it’s not too late.

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Depending on your zone but I bet you are just fine

[@PackRatManiac]

It's so sweet seeing you and your sister in the garden together. I also agree that everyone should grow flowers even if you're just leaving them for the pollinators. I have hummingbirds coming to drink from the pineapple sage. It brings me so much joy coming out there and seeing them. Grow to feed your family but also grow something that feeds your soul too.

[@beulahacreshomestead1927]

We just planted our garlic and onions this week! We planted a bunch, its got WONDERFUL antibiotic properties!

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

I grow food producing house plants for the winter months.

[@gardenstatesowandsew]

Aww I’m so excited for your sister. I’m not a beginner gardener but I am a beginner fall gardener 😂 I’m learning a lot about garlic. How awesome is that, that you just leave it alone until mid summer. I will go over to Instagram ❤thank you for all the garlic 🧄 info ❤️

[@justgoodness333littlehomes5]

In zone 9b/10a it's time to order soft neck garlic. I'll put them in the refrigerator for 6-8 weeks to mimic a cool winter them plant them out late December early January.

[@littleblessingshomestead2019]

You can braid hard-neck garlic, but it's not as easy to braid as soft-neck, because of the scape that it grows, it's a little tougher stem and not as flexible as a soft-neck.

[@ontariogardening]

Just planted our Fall garlic today here in Ontario- I chose a hard neck variety as it tends to do better in cooler climates than a soft neck. Great and informative video for the first timers! Love to see education content. Happy planting ladies :)

[@journeyoflovelight]

I love your sister being there.. Thanks for sharing.- Melanie

[@frasersgirl4383]

I grew onions from seed last year! It was the first time I ever planted onions and I didn’t plant enough but I was sooooo excited when I harvested real full sized onions!! They were absolutely delicious! Always plant anything! I’ve been gardening fifty years now and I’m still excited to branch out into new things!!

[@michellerose6721]

I live in NY and have had my hardneck garlic last, in a basket, a full year in a 65-70 degree room. I harvested in July, saved the biggest bulbs and planted in October and then fermented the garlic from last year. I am interested to see if the newly harvested hardneck garlic will keep for a year again.

[@maimaz2910]

Hard neck is essential Over here in the freezing temperatures where winters are always below zero to negative 40 degrees and have a short period of summer. Most of the soft necks can’t handle the extreme freezing temperatures since multiple feet of soil will be frozen for months. So it’s important to note that based on your zone. Soft neck can make it outdoors through winter but you will loose a lot of them. But they do produce bigger heads. Also elephant garlic is excellent for those that want a big head and live in winter zones.

[@margemoore6634]

Thank you for the schooling and encouragement....both of you...love the babies

[@cynthiaparrish3738]

Yay for the flowers! I’m just finishing my first year of flower farming and am already sowing my cool flowers seeds/seedlings for next year. OH MY GOODNESS!!! It’s so rewarding!! You both are going to LOVE it!!! I’ve never grown food but there will be garlic at Moonshadow Flower Farm in 2022. Thanks for always being so encouraging. I always look forward to your videos usually with an afternoon Cappucino. Happy growing✌️❤️💐🌻🌸🌼

[@LosingDrea]

Such a pleasure to meet your sister Jill. Love her chicken slickers LOL those boots are awesome! I got a purse that would match. its like a Vera Bradley with chickens all around the top part of it. Loved this video. Actually got a bag of garlic from Costco I was going to try and plant and grow from. I lov eme some garlic!

[@diannemiller4754]

Jill I wanted to tell you how much we have enjoyed the bagels and english muffins from the book by Emilie Raffa Artisan Sourdough Made Simple 😀 I'm making another batch today. I borrowed the book from interlibrary loan to find the recipes. Today I ordered a copy for myself. Cheese making is on my next book list. Thanks again

[@augustagootee6254]

I've got mine planted and hopes they work this time I grew some in a pot but they were small but put in fire cider it had a purpose lol.

[@lynettetucker544]

Hi Jill so happy to meet your sister I have to get busy planting my garlic I’m in zone 6b not much time left thanks again for sharing this video.

[@lananicolas160]

How fun to have that time with your sister.

[@steverdms]

I agree with our sister. I garden nearly 100% for mental health. It's my happy place.

[@allenfarm]

Because of you i will also be doing a cut flower garden next year! So excited to have the winter to take notes.

[@robbiedickison2005]

Love your sister! Love to see you two together

[@rebeccacarlin6103]

Y'all sounds so much alike! 💕

[@janicevon928]

Perfect timing for this video! I've never grown any fall crops before, but am so excited to try garlic and onions this year! So nice to see with your sister! 💕

[@katiez5660]

We are growing both.

[@worleyhavenhomestead1448]

I planted garlic for the first time this year, we use garlic almost everyday and also believe it is good for about anything!

[@rockymeadow7311]

In Zone 6 planted hard neck garlic last week. Hard neck can not be braided easily.

[@mgtmoffat8411]

Another great vlog. 🌻🌻💕💕

[@sarahb6024]

Best explanation I have heard so far!!

[@patz780]

If you don’t cut off the scapes on hardneck garlic, the energy will go into the flowers and not the bulbs of garlic underground. The scapes are delicious, so cut them as soon as you see them in May/June (depending on your zone)and harvest much larger bulbs in July.

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Great advice, thanks for sharing ❤

[@boudiafbelalem1626]

Wonderful team 😍

[@jenniferchristiansen2040]

Thank you!

[@JasmineBrownOttawa]

Thanks for this video! Thanks to your encouragement and others, I have brought in some herbs for a winter garden here in Ottawa, Canada. It's not outdoors (we get -40 degree weather here sometimes, and lots of snow), but some indoor shelves facing south will be a little patch of happiness for the winter 😀

[@gracespencer7943]

Y’all sound so similar! It’s clear you’re sisters :) Also the instructional videos are my favorite!

[@dre.ale.1191]

Finally “took the leap” and ordered 1lb from Baker Creek thanks to your very informative and encouraging video! Loved meeting your sweet sister! Happy Fall you guys!

[@charleffingwell8175]

I haven’t grown garlic yet and have a question 🙋🏼‍♀️…if you pick the scape off of the hard neck garlic does the bulb stop growing? Are you growing entirely for the scapes or are you getting the garlic later in the season too🤷🏼‍♀️

[@michellerose6721]

If you don't cut off the scape before it flowers, the bulb will split to prepare to grow the following year. Split bulbs don't store well and should be used first because they have already started the process of sprouting. The bulb is pretty much done growing when the scapes start. The extra time in the ground is developing the papery covering that helps it store longer.

[@michellesgarden]

I'm growing my first fall garden in western North Carolina zone 7b and everything has some bug damage. I used diatemashas earth that hasn't helped . I saw your video about BT and I went to tractor supply but they were out. I'm hoping to get this under control because it's been discouraging to see the bugs getting the food. Thank you for your garden videos because I'm a beginner also.

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Have you tried the insect netting yet?

[@michellesgarden]

@@WhisperingWillowFarm I just looked online for it but I'm not sure how to order it. My rows are about 20 feet long and 3 feet wide. I was looking at Hudson valley seed company.

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

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[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

This is what we bought and our beds are 3ft wide by different lengths. After we put the hoops the 6ft wide mesh is perfect

[@charliehoos9773]

Can you show how you’re composting? What did you set up?

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Soon, Nate is still working on it

[@pastorshaunokeefe6851]

You made some good points Jill great video

[@augustagootee6254]

Amen hate winter is depressing I jad such netter winter when started pepper and brassicas in feb

[@teresaminnick2252]

They should buy the place next to you!

[@maryellenchristina6321]

Great meeting Jill’s sister! Getting my garlic in this week. I’m going to use a container… easier on my ‘ ol knees. Thanks for encouraging me. It is good to have things to look forward to during the dark cold days of winter. Southeastern Ct can get a lot of snow and temps can drop brow zero. Look forward to learning more from you…. I’ll be planning small container and raised bed garden this winter!!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Can't wait to hear how your container garden turns out

[@letsdothisshelliesway1611]

Just a suggestion... if you are going to dehydrate allium*s DO IT OUTSIDE! ☺❤🤍💙🤦‍♀️

[@len10ten]

And hot peppers!😳

[@urbangardeningandchickenke1018]

Excellent

[@karionhawkins3091]

I have only grown onions for salad

[@augustagootee6254]

Amen to garden therapy bad day work equals watch out weeds

[@christinecrowley7132]

Great chicken boots.

[@barbmckenzie1441]

I live in Canada and plan on planting my garlic in the next week or so. I will lay down some chicken wire over the garlic so the squirrels don't dig it up. Love your fall garden planting but I don't think it will work here. We are in zone 5.

[@maryjemison1101]

Brooke is Beautiful like you Jill And Gardeners I’am a Master Gardener worked at my local Botanical Gardens have learned so much hands on ❤️❤️🍂🍁🍂One who plants 🌱 a Garden plants LOVE ❤️

[@dancnluc1]

I tried to grow garlic last year and it did not do good. I want to try again. It took me 3 years to get lavender to bloom.

[@stephanier1336]

I struggle with winter too! Ah I live in Canada and it gets so long sometimes. I am also going to be postpartum and am nervous about doing that in the winter. I agree with your sis I would love a greenhouse!! You two are so beautiful!! Is this your sis that raised you?

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Yes it is

[@antoniosanford4675]

Do you use the square foot gardening techniques?

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Great question. We used to and still would if we were limited on space. I would definitely recommend for anyone who has a smaller growing space

[@catherinemilliganrn]

This may be a silly question but… do you water it after planting or through the winter/spring?

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Great question. We water it when planting and then water it if we get a dry spell

[@breannamcclain2342]

Sorry for the lame question but do they need to be watered, and if so how often?

[@patz780]

Just what nature provides is normally enough.

[@kathyperry1413]

Hey Jill! Love you and your videos so much!! I would really love to have a tee-shirt like your sister is wearing in this video...where can I buy one?? Thank you for all you do sharing, teaching and blessing your followers. God bless you and your family abundantly!!

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Send me an email with your size and I'll see if we have any left. That was a limited run. FYI we are launching a new design shortly so stay tuned 😉

[@tinataylor2698]

I’m on the flower train...Cho...chooo! 🌻💜🌻

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Yay🥳

[@pilarreynolds6440]

should i water in winter or not?

[@ann1260]

I want that shirt your sister is wearing!!! Where can I buy one?

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

That was one of our first shirts we launched. It was a limited run but we may bring them back in the spring

[@redemptionfarm2980]

Ohhh i wish i was ready to plant some garlic. However we are moved

[@BenjimenBarker]

Ok, i watched this video last night. Got up this morning and planted 120 cloves of my garlic i've been sitting on for awhile now. maybe a month lol i just didn't know when i should plant it. Anyway, its in the ground now BUT what i wanted to ask was right after planting the garlic do i need to water it in really well and do i keep watering it or just cover it with straw and let it be?

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Great question. Depending on your average monthly rainfall. I always immediately water mine after planting but here in AR, we get alot of rain so I don't have to water much after the initial watering.

[@BenjimenBarker]

@@WhisperingWillowFarm Right on. Well, i watered mine quite a bit after getting them in the ground. We don't get much rain as y'all do but for some reason this year has been crazy with rain lol. Anyway, hope the garlic will be ready to harvest next year. Thank you so much for replying. I learn a lot from your knowledge of sowing growing and harvesting! Thank you!

[@aliciaweber5229]

Has anyone tried growing garlic in a greenstalk? Is there enough insulation from the cold?

[@huehavenhomestead]

Does garlic need a cold stratification period? I live in zone 9a in Florida and I was told they need that I have mine In The refrigerator right now.

[@faithfamilyhomestead]

If you are planting a hardneck variety you can leave them in the fridge up to 3 months and plant them next year... If you are growing a soft neck you can cold stratify but not as long and then plant. Soft necks are for zones 9-10 who have less of a winter

[@JeanneKinland]

I planted hard neck garlic for the first time this fall. I noticed they are sprouting little green stems above the ground. Is this normal? Did I do something wrong?

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Not at all, just wait and be patient. They take a long time until they are ready

[@dirtroadsanddiamonds607]

Do you need to water it through the winter or do you truly just leave it alone?

[@lorigray5443]

You really don't need to water it unless your area is going through a severe drought!

[@Thisisit120]

You two are so cute together. You sure can tell your sisters.

[@moderndayhomesteader1709]

The link for the Hori Hori is not working. I love the tool And would love to purchase one.

[@carolhuffor6086]

Wal-Mart had nice hot I got I if you can't find one anywhere else

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

Garlic should be a beginner gardener recommendation

[@GoingGreenMom]

Do you guys actually plant anything with the plan just to produce for your family? It seems like everything is geared to if you can sell it. If you don't have the large family like Jess do you just assume you'll be able to grab stuff for meals and just plan for what you need to sell?

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

We have years of preserved food. We preserve alot and give to friends and family as well before we try and sell

[@GoingGreenMom]

@@WhisperingWillowFarm Any chance you could get into how you plan that part as you plan for next year? My space is small enough I need to be doing multi-year rotations to do more than just eat fresh.

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

I believe I would start with goal setting. That's what we do to determine how much of what we plan on growing

[@betzyperez9114]

How long does it take for them to sprout I planted mine a week ago there’s roots but no sprouting

[@WhisperingWillowFarm]

Be patient, it depends