Garlic can be planted in the fall or early winter, before the ground freezes. Every part of the plant can be eaten, with each part varying in garlicy-ness.
Instructions, with images in the gallery below:
Prep the space as needed, i.e. harvest or pull out all the previous plants in the garden or section designated for growing garlic.
Rake up the remaining bits and pieces of pulled plants, and optionally loosen up the dirt with a tiller.
Dig holes for the garlic: (A) 4 to 6 inches apart in rows, (B) each row 6 to 8 inches apart, (C) with each hole 2 to 3 inches deep
Put a sprinkling of bonemeal and one garlic bulb pointy-side up into each hole.
Use blunt end of rake to "turn over" soil, covering up the holes.
Cover with dead leaves or other mulch to reduce weed growth and keep the garlic warm over winter.
Now you're all set! The plants will winterize and grow big and tall over the spring and be ready to harvest in summer.
1. Prep
2. Rake
3. Hole distances
4. Bonemeal
4. Garlic
4. Finished
5. Cover
6. Mulch