Garlic is a cold-hardy crop that can be successfully grown in the coldest of regions, making it a perfect crop for cold climates.

Hardneck garlic is a type of garlic that produces a hard stem or scape, and is known for its strong flavor and large cloves.

Mulch will help keep the soil cool and moist, and also suppress weeds around the garlic plants as it grows.

It remains in the soil for almost 10 months of the year, so it is truly a waiting game, with a small window for harvesting.