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Part 2: How to Grow your own Garlic

August 8, 2026 by Erika Leave a Comment

I had the privilege of attending a garden club event where local a garlic farmer who runs Lockport Gardens here in Manitoba gave the low down on how to grow your own garlic. I’ve grown my own garlic for a few years, and it was great to get a ...

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Part 1: Why Local Garlic

August 7, 2026 by Erika Leave a Comment

Why local garlic? Why pay more? Why go to the effort? Learn why foreign garlic should stay out of your cart. Get a brief overview of the myriad health and medicinal benefits of garlic. It’s all here on why local garlic is king. I had the ...

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