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It's IN the garlic clove...it's so simple. The winter is coming and it's already time to plant for the spring, it's kind of like working in the fashion industry, we're already preparing for next season's new flavors. Although I haven't had much time to write while being out of the country and off the grid for a few weeks, last time we discussed different techniques for saving heirloom tomato seeds. Similar to tomato seeds, Garlic also has a protective outer coating, but it can be removed by hand, something most of us have done if you've ever eaten garlic. As I walked into The Captain's office holding a garlic bulb, I heard him discussing the winter's garlic plantings. I had never planted garlic before and had no idea that the fall was a good time to do it. Being the novice farmer I am, I asked him to tell me where the garlic seeds came from, but to my surprise, he told me...
