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Old 13-05-2006, 06:40 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
June Hughes
 
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In message . com, Sacha
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wrote:
Yes, they are grown from the small cloves, but are best planted in
Autumn. Better to buy the specific seed ones from a garden centre as
the ones in the shop may need longer hotter weatherr than the Uk often
has


And it's worth growing it under roses because the garlic is said to
deter aphids.


Is it? How does it do that? (Not an awkward question - just
interested). Nick may know - he generally does.

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June Hughes