Growing and Harvesting Garlic
Saturday, June 14, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
26230 Orange Spring Rd, Unionville, VA 22567
Garlic is one of the easiest and most rewarding crops you can grow—resilient, low-maintenance, and virtually pest-free. Whether you're planting in raised beds or directly in the ground, garlic offers a satisfying growing experience for gardeners of all levels. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn everything you need to know to grow a thriving garlic crop, including the often-overlooked first harvest: garlic scapes. We'll explore the importance of early planting to maximize root and leaf development before bulb formation begins. Come discover the secrets to growing flavorful, robust garlic from start to finish!
For more information, contact Roland Terrell at 804-892-4612 or rterrell@vsu.edu.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
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