Ever since we moved out to the country, I have wanted to have this jaw dropping, super organized, gorgeous garden (think, Rabbit from Winnie the Pooh). However, two children, one cat, and some chickens later…still no garden.

I love the idea of a garden – growing fresh veggies (without pesticides, might I add) and knowing you put hard work into something that is nourishing your family – it just sounds so nice I think This Mom is going to love gardening…

…without the mess, though.

Is that even possible?! Actually, yes it is! Earthboxes are becoming my new BFF this year. And you know what?

This season is mine!

You know what else?

There’s a lot for This Mom to learn.

For instance, do you know your zone? I recently found out that I am in zone 6b.There’s not too much going on right now, other than preparing the garden beds (which I’m not doing…did I mention earthboxes??).

I was able to start garlic indoors though. Here’s how you can too!

What You Need:

• garlic cloves – unpeeled!
• soil (I like an organic brand)
• 32 oz or larger container / clove
• small stones – enough to cover 1/2″ of the bottom of the container (I boil mine to kill off any small critters, germs, etc).

What To Do:

1. Poke holes in the bottom of your container. Garlic needs well drained soil since they are prone to root rot.

2. Prepare cloves – notice that they are UNpeeled. The pointed end of the clove will be closest to the surface. The flat end of the clove will be planted into the soil.

3. Place abut 1/2″ worth of small rocks, stones, or pebbles on the bottom of your container. This will aid in drainage.

3. Fill your container with soil – about 4″ deep; place clove loosely into soil. As mentioned before, garlic likes well drained soil, so they don’t need to be packed down. (Once these sprout, I will move them to their own containers…which I ran out of, obviously).

4. Cover cloves with about 1/2″ soil.

5. Water, label and place in sun-light. My CFCTHH installed a LED light in our washroom for our plants to sprout.

About a week or two (depending on their height), I move them to the windowsill. (I have yet to decide where they will be put next as they continue to grow).

*** Please know that I am by no means a professional gardener. I am simply documenting my gardening adventure as I learn. ***