What Happens When You Stick a Head of Garlic In Soil?

I had absolutely ZERO experience growing garlic when I planted last November. It's actually surprising, given that I will eat just about anything with garlic, even garlic! Despite my passion for it, my lack of experience may have cost me a good harvest on my first try. Fortunately, I gained some valuable experience points and I already feel confident about my next attempt. Here's what happens when you stick a head of garlic in the ground.

Wild Bird Activity in Menifee: Brewer's Blackbird

I made this post in Instagram regarding the wild bird activity. I read somewhere that documenting wildlife activity in your garden journal is a good idea, so, here goes.

MENIFEE, CALIFORNIA// There's about three different types of birds that I see regularly in this area. The most frequent is the house finch and next to that is the dove. The third most common is what I believe to be the Brewer's Blackbird (Euphagus cyanocephalus).

Midnight Sage Propagation | 4" Pots

MENIFEE, CALIFORNIA\\ This post is a bit of humble brag but, it's also an experiment. I have a few reservations about how these cuttings are going to do. I only pulled out four of them to see how it goes. Let me lay it out for you.

The Greenhouse Sandbox Method of Propagation

MENIFEE, CALIFORNIA\\ I've only been building this blog since April 2019. Anything older has been added retroactively as this is intended to serve as a science journal. However, I haven't been propagating for very much longer.

The Glass Bottle Test Tube Method of Propagation

MENIFEE, CALIFORNIA\\ I've had some success with propagation in various methods. I've put some sticks directly into soil. I've used sand and even just a plain ol' glass of water! In fact, aside from the succulents and cacti cuttings, I've had the most success with this method, known as the Test Tube Method. Here's a recount of the Glass Bottle trial.

The Plastic Bottle Test Tube Method of Propagation

MENIFEE, CALIFORNIA\\ I've had some success with propagation in various methods. I've put some sticks directly into soil. I've used sand and even just a plain ol' glass of water! In fact, aside from the succulents and cacti cuttings, I've had the most success with this method, known as the Test Tube Method. This is what happened when I used Plastic Bottles.

DISCLAIMER

DISCLAIMER: It's fair to acknowledge that I AM NOT AN EXPERT.

I Made a Beehouse in My Back Yard

MENIFEE, CALIFORNIA | It doesn't get cold enough, here (at least not for long enough) to warrant the use of a fireplace and I don't have a firepit, yet! Somehow, though, this piece of chopped lumber was laying around in a junk corner outside and I decided that it was time to finally build that beehouse.

5 Things To Know About Your New Cactus and Succulents

Spring is here and I'm sure you've seen the racks of succulents at the supermarket and garden center and thought to yourself that, it's time to give it a try. Everybody always says that these plants practically take care of themselves.

If that's you, I put together a list of 5 things you should know about caring for your succulents and cacti.

SPRING BLOG | Reflecting on an Historic SoCal Winter

MENIFEE, CALIFORNIA\\ I’m sure you caught wind of the “SuperBloom” that attracted visitors from all over the country to the poppy fields in Lake Elsinore. I haven’t made my way there, yet but, it’s close enough that I may see what all the fuss is about in the near future.

The surrounding hills and fields that are usually brown with little vegetation are suddenly covered in a lush green. Some of the distant mountains, even, still have a healthy snow cap. With all of this water, it’s interesting to wonder what to expect as far as irrigation this summer.

Wildflower Mix | 6" Pots in the Greenhouse

This Spring, I picked up some of this wildflower seed mix designed to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. This is a post about the Greenhouse Pots at Planting.

Wildflower Mix | Seed Tray with California Bluebells

This Spring, I picked up some of this wildflower seed mix designed to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. This is a post about the Seed Tray at Planting

Wildflower Mix | Wild Bird Area

In Spring 2019, I picked up some of this wildflower seed mix designed to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. This is a blog about planting in the Wild Bird Area.

Painted Lady Butterfly Migration 2019

MENIFEE, CALIFORNIA\\ After an historic winter in California, Painted Lady Butterflies migrated through the state and up the coast by the millions! The significant rainfall that produced the Superbloom has also created an ideal circumstance for the butterfly and the caterpillar. Simply put, more plants to eat means more bugs to eat them, including the Painted Lady.

Table of Contents

This is a featured post with a Table of Contents of the various pages and functions of EARTH by artscience84.