Sheli DeLaney

Chickweed has a mild taste and is nutritious when eaten fresh.

After garlic is harvested, it can be cured by hanging in a warm, dry place with good air circulation for a few weeks.

A year after completion, the greenhouse has produced its share of successes and setbacks.

It’s the first book that Goade has both written and illustrated herself.

With both plants, the shoots, tips and leaves are edible and delicious in salads and sauces.

Starting now through mid-August, garlic plants will be ready to harvest. But gardeners should look out for botrytis, a fungus disease that can spread throughout crops.