LESS IS MORE: Home-grown garlic
AGIA Board Member and Secretary Elizabeth Durbin of Pokolbin Purple garlicis featured in an article by Tricia Hogbin Click Here
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http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2747482/home-grown-garlic/?cs=2373
In The News
Viruses hitch ride on imported garlic
Plant viruses brought in on imported garlic can affect local crops and native species, say researchers (Source: Copit/iStockphoto)
Read the article by Anna Salleh
http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2014/08/29/4075435.htm
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ABC Science
Don't throw out old, sprouting garlic -- it has heart-healthy antioxidants
Recently, garlic sprouts have been shown to have increased antioxidant activity. The research looked at garlic cloves that had sprouted and concluded that ‘Extracts from garlic sprouted for 5 days had the highest antioxidant activity, whereas extracts from raw garlic had relatively low antioxidant activity.’
World's Top Ten Garlic Festivals
Travelling overseas? You might like to time it so you can attend one or more of these festivals. It's a few years old but a fascinating article from Reuters, Editing by Paul Casciato
'Garlic man' Ted Maczka, 83, was committed to the clove
Garlic lost its biggest fan this week. Ted Maczka, who spent four decades growing and researching garlic on a farm in Prince Edward County and driving across the province to proclaim its health benefits, died Monday after a stroke. He was 83.
Naturopath Emma Sutherland talks to Dr. Yasuhiro Kuramoto PhD
Naturopath Emma Sutherland talks to Dr. Yasuhiro Kuramoto PhD of Wakunaga Pharmaceuticals Co. about the latest research coming out of Japan, and around the world, on the health benefits of Aged Garlic Extract (AGE).
Aged Garlic Extract
A new Australian study has found that Aged Garlic Extract significantly reduces blood pressure in Australian adults with hypertension, offering hope to those who don’t respond well to prescription medications or would prefer a natural therapy.
Harvesting and Storing Garlic for home gardeners
Garlic bulbs are ready to harvest in late spring or summer, from seven to eight months after they are planted. The outward signs are the green leaves, which will begin to turn brown, and the flower stems – if present – which will begin to soften, although staying green. If you are not sure, just pull back the soil around one of your bulbs, if the clove ridges are clearly defined and the bulbs are a decent size, and some of the leaves have died back, then harvest them.
Lazy Garlic and The Best Garlic Varieties
The Guardian Word of Mouth Blog
Garlic with easy-to-peel cloves? What next? Is it worth buying – and if not, which is the best variety for you?
Garlic Drastically Deflates Lung Cancer Risk - emed.com.au
Garlic has long been revered for its health promoting qualities, first recognised as ....