09/06/2026
Garlic is a big investment in the garden, but also one with a big payout! Garlic has some serious health benefits, like boosting the immune system, helping to fight cancer, and supporting cardiovascular health, according to this growing guide from Territorial Seed Company. It also has some serious culinary benefits, in particular the hardneck varieties. Nothing like toasting your own garlic chips in the skillet, especially if it’s “Music” cloves! We are proud of our local seed garlic growers for exhibiting their patience and tenacity in the gorgeous seed stock they have lovingly made available to our Nursery. This year we have Seed Garlic of various types from both “Houses” of garlic: hardneck and softneck. Participating farms in the Seed Garlic program this year include Chimacum Workhorse Project, Highland Farm, Space Twins Provisions, Solstice Family Farm, and Nine Hills Farm! One particularly cool variety we are stoked about this year is the Montana Zemo hardneck grown by Chimacum Workhorse Project. It is a great cold climate garlic, with pink-wrapped cloves, and is prized by the staff of Cook’s Illustrated! Seed Garlic always seems to sell out quickly, so don’t hesitate to swing through the Nursery next time you’re at the store and secure your coveted fall planting!