'Grow Your Own Garlic' Workshop

The Fairfield Organic Teaching Farm and the have teamed up to encourage families to grow food in their own backyards.  The workshop will take place 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 13 at the Fairfield Public Library Woods Branch.

Fall is the time to plant garlic. Sal Gilbertie of Gilbertie's Herb Gardens will discuss how the professionals plant, maintain, harvest and cure organic garlic so you can successfully grow your own.  Gilbertie will have his latest book "Small Plot High Yield Gardening" available for sale and signing. 

Garlic is propagated by sowing whole cloves.  Stop in between 10 and noon and purchase specially-selected seed garlic from local organic farms to plant at home this fall.  The fee for the seed is $1. 

In addition, health and cooking coach Amie Guyette Hall of From Your Inside Out will share the health benefits of garlic. Handouts and recipes will be available.  Learn more and have all your questions about this small, but mighty member of the allium family answered and learn about the benefits it has for your health and life.

All workshops run concurrently in the Platt Walsh Room and adjoining classrooms.  All workshops at the Fairfield Public Library are free. 

For more information call 203-255-7308. 

Submitted by Fairfield Public Library