Relatively few people grow garlic in this country, but it is simple to do and the results are worth it, for both the taste and health benefits. 
It is relatively easy to grow garlic, and is suitable for both the novice gardener as well as those more experienced, and with all its amazing health benefits, why not give it a go? All you need to do is separate the cloves from the garlic bulb and plant the individual cloves in the ground, ideally around mid-October. They need to be somewhere with good drainage as they will rot in waterlogged ground.
The cloves need to be about 3cm under the surface with the blunt end of the clove facing downwards and the pointed end just below the surface of the soil. You should space each clove about 10cm apart to allow room for the plants to grow.
Garlic likes well-fed soil so add a general purpose fertilizer late March and again mid May, other than that they just need watering in dry conditions and to be kept weed-free. Around mid August the foliage will have turned a yellowy brown colour, which is when the garlic is ready for harvesting. Gently work a trowel around the bulb and ease them out of the ground being careful not to bruise them. Garlic is best enjoyed straight from the ground as it is sweeter and slightly less pungent, so try chopping the cloves and adding them to soups, stir fries or pasta dishes, or cut the clove in half and rub onto toasted ciabatta for a lovely fresh flavour. | 
