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Growing Great Garlic
This November, Mercer County Horticulturist Justine Gray gave her second annual “Growing Great Garlic” talk at the Rutgers Cooperative Extension office on Parkside Avenue. Gray has over 8 years of experience growing garlic on a commercial farm, in demonstration gardens, and, of course, in her own home garden, where she tests unique varieties and methods. Garlic is a great crop to try at home, as it starts in the fall, bringing hope for spring! The session was a combination of presentation and hands-on activities, including how to best prepare your seed garlic and tips and tricks for planting. Topics…