Garlic Books
Garlic Guru in the Making: Your Guide to the Best Garlic Books
Garlic. It’s more than just a clove; it’s a connection to centuries of culinary brilliance, medicinal marvels, and the promise of a garden harvest brimming with flavor. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener aiming to perfect your garlic-growing game or a curious cook hoping to unlock the mysteries of this humble bulb, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve curated a list of the most essential reads on garlic—books that are as flavorful as the vegetable itself.
From the definitive wisdom of Growing Great Garlic by Ron L. Engeland, a guide so comprehensive it might just knight you a garlic-growing expert, to Kim Pezza’s approachable Backyard Farming: Growing Garlic, which turns your yard into a garlic kingdom, these books are the ultimate tools in your gardening arsenal. And if garlic lore is what you seek, dive into Robin Cherry’s Garlic, an Edible Biography—a tale of history, politics, and over 100 ways to cook this pungent powerhouse. Ready to transform your garden, your kitchen, and maybe even your life? Dig in! With this list in hand, you'll be planting, cooking, and appreciating garlic like never before. Whether you dream of tender cloves sprouting in your backyard or mastering garlic confit in your kitchen, these books promise to inspire. So grab your gardening gloves, a spatula, or simply a cozy chair and a cup of tea—your journey to garlic greatness begins here.
Here are a few of the books we include here:
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The Complete Book of Garlic: A Guide for Gardeners, Growers, and Serious Cooks by Meredith Jordan: This book is a comprehensive guide to everything garlic. It covers everything from growing garlic to using garlic in recipes.
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Growing Great Garlic: The Definitive Guide for Organic Gardeners and Small Farmers by Ron L. Engeland: This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to grow their own garlic. It covers everything from choosing the right variety of garlic to planting and harvesting garlic.
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Growing Gourmet Garlic for Profit by Craig Wallin: This book is a great resource for anyone who wants to grow garlic for commercial purposes. It covers everything from choosing the right variety of garlic to marketing and selling garlic.
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Garlic, an Edible Biography: The History, Politics, and Mythology behind the World's Most Pungent Food--with over 100 Recipes by Robin Cherry: This book is a fascinating look at the history and culture of garlic. It includes recipes from around the world, as well as information on the medicinal properties of garlic.
These are just a few of the many great books on garlic that are available. If you are interested in learning more about this delicious and versatile vegetable, I encourage you to check out one of these books.
What to Look for in a Garlic Book
When choosing a book on garlic, there are a few things you should keep in mind:
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The author's credentials: Make sure that the author is a credible source of information on garlic.
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The book's scope: Make sure that the book covers the topics that you are interested in learning about.
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The book's style: Some people prefer books that are written in a more technical style, while others prefer books that are written in a more casual style.
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The book's reviews: Read reviews of the book to see what other people have thought of it.
Suggested Reading on Garlic:
The first garlic book written specifically for organic gardeners and small-scale farmers
Growing Great Garlic is the definitive grower's guide written by a small-scale farmer who makes his living growing over 200 strains of garlic. Commercial growers will want to consult this book regularly.
The author tells us:
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which strains to plant
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when to fertilize
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when to plant
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when to prune flower stalks
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how to plant
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when to harvest
Plus, how to store, market, and process the crop
Growing Great Garlic makes a genuine contribution in the field of garlic classification that will help the public recognize several distinct varietal types of garlic.
An essential element in cuisines around the world, garlic enjoys near-mythic status among cooks, chefs, foodies, and enthusiasts of natural remedies. Worldwide, garlic cultivation occupies over 2 million acres of farmland, an area that has more than doubled since 1970. Yet even garlic fanciers may be unable to tell hardneck from softneck, or Purple Stripe from Rocambole, not to mention the hundreds of cultivated varieties grown today, many with distinct differences in taste and character.
In fact, the wealth of garlic varieties in nearly a dozen horticultural groups rivals that of corn, carrots, apples, and peaches. This book is the most comprehensive and in-depth guide available to what surely should be the next gourmet frontier. From 'Ajo Rojo' to 'Zemo', Meredith presents illustrated profiles of nearly 150 cultivars. Detailed chapters cover natural history, the history of garlic in cultivation, the nuances of cuisine and culture, therapeutic benefits, plant structure, how to cultivate, curing and storage, taxonomy, pests and diseases, and chemistry. Especially useful are the Quick Guides, which summarize information on growing and buying garlic and provide recommendations for the best-tasting cultivars for specific uses and climates. Lists of garlic sources and organizations are a boon to the aficionado. Whether you share Ted Jordan Meredith's "garlic affliction" or just find the pungent bulb indispensable, you'll understand it as never before with this meticulously researched, lovingly written exploration.
Backyard Farming: Growing Garlic is your expert guide to successfully tending and harvesting garlic.
Growing Garlic covers a broad range of important topics, including selecting the right variety of garlic for your wants and needs, storage and preservation methods, recognizing common pests and diseases, and incorporating garlic into your diet, among many others.
With Growing Garlic, you will:
• Learn when and how to plant to get the most out of your garlic crop
• Utilize garlic as the perfect companion plant to improve the health of your entire garden
• Learn the various methods of planting garlic, allowing you to work within your schedule and workload
• Learn to harvest your garlic and prepare it for sale or personal use
• Discover a variety of delicious homestead recipes
...and many more tips and tricks from experienced farmers ...
Garlic tells a vibrant, flavorful story of one of the world’s most essential ingredients—a must-read for culinary enthusiasts, passionate cooks, and green-thumbed gardeners alike. Garlic is the rock star of the garden—a bold, charismatic bulb that steals the show, leaving an unforgettable impression. Nicknamed everything from the “stinking rose” to “Bronx vanilla” and “Italian perfume,” garlic has been revered as a healer, a seasoning, and even a cultural icon throughout history. This book dives deep into garlic’s legendary journey—exploring its role as a kitchen staple, a medicinal marvel, and a muse in literature, art, and folklore. From the garden beds where it grows to the sizzling pans where it transforms dishes, garlic’s story is rich with intrigue and flavor.
While it doesn’t claim garlic saved the world (though it may cure what ails you), this book delivers a fascinating exploration of its historical and cultural significance, paired with over 100 irresistible recipes to bring its magic into your meals. Whether you're planting cloves in the soil or crafting culinary masterpieces, Garlic celebrates this bold ingredient’s enduring legacy.
Growing Garlic: A Complete Guide to Cultivating, Harvesting, and Enjoying This Timeless Crop" is the perfect resource for gardeners and food enthusiasts eager to cultivate their own flavorful garlic at home.
Garlic has been celebrated throughout history—as a divine gift, a form of currency, and a powerful healing herb. Its culinary allure is unmatched, making it a beloved staple in kitchens worldwide. While relatively easy to grow, garlic can be surprisingly tricky to mature properly. Many gardeners face the disappointment of losing their crop before enjoying their first homegrown bulb. This guide is here to change that. With simple, step-by-step instructions, you’ll learn how to nurture your garlic from planting to harvest and beyond. The moment you unearth your very first bulb will be unforgettable. This book will equip you with expert advice for every stage of the journey—from choosing the perfect variety for your garden to storing your harvest so it lasts through the seasons. Inside "Growing Garlic", you’ll discover:
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The History of Garlic: Explore garlic’s fascinating past, from its ancient origins to its role as a cherished plant.
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Types of Garlic: Learn about the diverse garlic varieties, their growing needs, and which types are best suited for your climate.
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How to Grow Garlic: Dive into detailed guidance on soil preparation, planting techniques, feeding, watering, and more to ensure a bountiful harvest.
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Harvesting and Storing: Master the art of knowing when and how to harvest garlic and store it to keep your bulbs fresh for up to a year.
This book will show you how to combat and even reverse a wide range of ailments especially microbial disease caused by bacterial, fungal and viral infections, including: Allergies, Bacterial Infections, Colds, Diarrhea, Gum Disease, Ringworm, Arthritis, Bites, Cold Sores, Eczema, Lyme, Sinusitis, Asthma, Candidiasis, Colitis, Enviromental Toxins, Cholesterol, Viral Disease, Athlete's Foot, Chest Infections, Congestion, Fungal Infections, Psoriasis, Wound Infections and lots more! You will learn how Allicin can: *Protect you from viral diseases spreading across the world *Defend you against fatal infections like TB, smallpox, and flesh eating bacteria *Learn how to prevent the deadly "superbug" MRSA from spreading throughout the healthy population as well as among those who are most vulnerable *Save money on your doctor and hospital bills *Prevent infections from returning to invade your body Peter Josling is Director of the Garlic Center based in Sussex, England, established in 1993 to provide an independent source of information about the medicinal, culinary and general properties of garlic. The garlic Center also advises commercial companies, research establishments, goverment agencies and the press and media. in 1997, Josling also formed a specialty chemicals division to provide key garlic components including alliin, allicin and ajoene for research and product formulation..
Why Garlic ... Well ... Why Not? The answer lies in time; herbal and healthy foods have stood the test of centuries. Modern drugs have been around for far less time. And garlic ... well, garlic has been used in compounded remedies with herbs and other foods for over 6,000 years.
Did you know that ...
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Garlic is called a "cure-all" and a "wonder food."
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Numerous scientific studies s how that garlic has a significant role in the prevention of heart disease.
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Ancient civilizations used garlic to boost sexuality.
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Garlic is an anti-aging remedy that belongs in every older person's health regimen.
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Garlic has been around for centuries - both in real life and folklore.
The saying "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" could easily be altered to a clove of garlic a day keeps the doctor away. Glorious Garlic! reveals how to enhance cooking as well as dealing with ailing body parts and body systems.
Garlic is inexpensive, easy to acquire and simple to grow. If virility is on your menu to enhance your well-being, garlic may be one of the pluses in your life.
Glorious Garlic! You will be delighted with delicious and healthy recipes for appetizers, soups, side dishes and main courses. Enjoy. Feel Good and live longer!
Chester Aaron’s book “Garlic is Life” is a classic and my favorite piece of garlic literature. His memoir (with recipes) begins locally in North Butler where he grew up. The prolific author is poetic when describing his youthful love of garlic in the book. “The explosion of sharp garlic pungency that invades the air settled in my ragged sweater and shirt, in my long winter underwear. Wherever I wandered, in the classroom, on the playground, or, at night, huddled beneath the blankets, I tasted garlic at the back of my throat.”
A charming story that combines a love of garlic with an extraordinary life, this is a college teacher turned Sonoma County garlic farmer's account of his introduction to the herb—from his family's farming techniques in former Soviet Georgia to his experiences supplying some of the best restaurants in the country. Growing tips and recipes are included, as well as close-up photos of a few of Chester's rare varieties.
In Pursuit of Garlic: An Intimate Look at the Divinely Odorous Bulb - by Liz Primeau
Packed with fascinating facts, practical advice, recipes, and engaging personal stories, In Pursuit of Garlic is a paean to this spellbinding, versatile, and tasty little vegetable.
For much of the past century, garlic has been dismissed by many as vulgar. Today it is undergoing a renaissance. Not only are more people cooking with it, but they are also growing it in their backyards. And scientists are increasingly interested in garlic's antibiotic, antifungal, and anti-parasitic qualities, as well as its potential as a treatment for cancer.
Bestselling author Liz Primeau's love affair with garlic began when her teenage boyfriend took her to an Italian restaurant. Now she leads us on a tour of garlic's role in history, art, medicine, and science. She also discusses the many varieties of garlic—from Russian Red to Kettle River Giant—visits garlic fairs in search of France's elusive L'ail Rose, and explores the issue of the ubiquitous Chinese garlic. Inviting us into her kitchen, she shares garlic-centred recipes, tips on growing your own, and the secret of the knife smack.
Sowing the Seeds of Prosperity: Unlocking the Potential of Garlic Growing
In the fertile landscape of agricultural entrepreneurship, a lucrative opportunity awaits: gourmet garlic growing. This low-maintenance, high-yielding crop is the perfect choice for small-scale and organic farmers, thanks to its natural defenses against pests and diseases.
Like a well-tended garden, a garlic crop can flourish in even the smallest of spaces, producing a bountiful harvest that can generate up to $10 per square foot. With the right approach, even a modest garlic patch can blossom into a profitable venture, yielding thousands of dollars in revenue.
To truly reap the rewards of garlic growing, savvy farmers can "add value" to their crop by crafting a variety of garlic products, from artisanal sauces to flavorful seasonings. Apparently, this strategic approach can boost profit margins by 200% to 500%, making each bulb a potent seed of prosperity.
From City Slickers to Garlic Gurus: The Wild Ride of Jeremy and Dana Wilson
Meet Jeremy and Dana Wilson, two crazy-in-love gardeners and foodies who ditched their high-stress city lives in Denver for a 25-acre farm in rural Oregon. Because, why not? They wanted to trade in their fancy restaurant reservations for overalls and a chance to get their hands dirty.
These first-generation farmers took a leap of faith and started a garlic farm from scratch. And, boy, did they have a lot to learn! But, with Jeremy's chef skills and Dana's photography magic, they were determined to make their garlic dreams come true. The Garlic Grower's Handbook: A Hilarious and Informative Guide
This handbook is like having Jeremy and Dana over for dinner (minus the dinner, because, well, you'll be too busy laughing and learning). It's packed with: Step-by-step instructions on how to grow garlic bulbs the size of your head (okay, maybe not that big, but they'll be impressive, we promise). Gorgeous photos from the farm that will make you want to quit your job and become a garlic farmer too Stories from the farm that will have you giggling like a lunatic.
The Garlic Companion: Recipes, Crafts, Preservation Techniques, and Simple Ways to Grow Your Own Hardcover. Dive into the aromatic allure of garlic with The Garlic Companion, a vibrant guide that combines gardening wisdom, culinary creativity, and artistic inspiration. This delightful book by garlic enthusiast Kristin Graves brings together 36 delectable, garlic-forward recipes alongside spice blends, garlic-themed crafts, floral designs, and tips for hosting garlic-inspired dinners. From planting and cultivating to harvesting and preserving, Kristin shares expert insights on nurturing this versatile herb. Discover how to use garlic in all its forms—bulbs and scapes alike—for crafting stunning braids and wreaths, creating unique decor, and enhancing your kitchen creations. Recipes range from the tangy zing of Garlic Scape Refrigerator Pickles to the savory sweetness of Honey Garlic Ribs and even the surprising indulgence of Black Garlic Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Celebrate the garlic harvest with endless ideas that combine flavor, artistry, and the joy of growing your own.
Garlic: More than 65 deliciously different ways to enjoy cooking with garlic. Unlock the flavorful potential of garlic with Garlic: More than 65 Deliciously Different Ways to Enjoy Cooking with Garlic by Jenny Linford. This beautiful hardcover explores the rich culinary heritage and cultural significance of garlic, offering over 65 mouthwatering recipes from around the globe alongside insights into its folklore, health benefits, and growing tips. Though garlic is neither herb nor spice, its history as a culinary cornerstone stretches back to ancient times, even nourishing the builders of the pyramids at Giza. This humble yet powerful bulb transforms dishes with its distinctive flavors, which range from mild and nutty to bold and pungent, depending on the cooking method and variety. Jenny Linford’s inspiring recipes span every corner of the kitchen, from dips and breads to meats, seafood, and vegetarian dishes. Rediscover timeless favorites like Aioli, Ajo Blanco (almond gazpacho), Spaghetti al Vongole, and Garlic and Anchovy Roast Lamb, or delve into inventive creations like Garlic and Pistachio Muffins, Stir-fried Miso Pork with Wild Garlic, and Taiwanese Braised Pork Bao. Sprinkled throughout the book, essays explore garlic’s role in health and traditional medicine, how to grow your own garlic at home, and the joy of celebrating at garlic festivals. Whether you’re a gardener, a foodie, or both, this book invites you to savor the extraordinary versatility and charm of garlic.
Unlock the Secrets to a Thriving Garden with The Vegetable Gardener's Bible, 2nd Edition.
Transform your gardening approach with Edward C. Smith's The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible, a must-have guide that reveals the power of the high-yield W-O-R-D system—Wide Rows, Organic Methods, Raised Beds, and Deep Soil. Designed for gardeners across all of North America, this comprehensive guide offers proven strategies for maximizing your harvest and growing healthy, abundant vegetables.
Smith’s approach allows you to successfully cultivate even the most challenging plants while exploring new and unique varieties. Whether you’re looking to extend your growing season or improve soil health, this book provides practical solutions and expert insights to ensure your garden flourishes year-round.
With in-depth profiles of hundreds of popular vegetable varieties and clear, actionable tips, The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible is an invaluable resource for gardeners of all levels. From beginners to seasoned pros, this book is your roadmap to creating a vibrant, productive garden that yields delicious, homegrown produce.
New Complete Guide to Gardening (Better Homes & Gardens) Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or planting your very first seed, New Complete Guide to Gardening by Susan A. Roth is the ultimate resource to transform your outdoor space. Packed with expert advice and detailed insights, this comprehensive guide covers nearly 500 plants, offering everything you need to grow a thriving, beautiful, and productive garden. This trusted classic dives into the essentials of gardening, from nurturing trees and shrubs to cultivating lush lawns, vibrant perennials, aromatic herbs, and bountiful fruits and vegetables. Learn how to create the ideal conditions for your plants, master maintenance techniques, and troubleshoot common challenges with confidence. Organized for gardeners of all levels, the book features practical growing tips, detailed plant profiles, and inspiring ideas to make your garden flourish. Whether you’re planning a vegetable patch, a serene flower bed, or a multifunctional backyard haven, this guide provides the tools and knowledge to succeed. With 75,000 copies in its first printing, this beloved reference continues to inspire gardeners everywhere. Don’t miss your chance to own this invaluable resource—order now and start growing the garden of your dreams!
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