I have just bought some garlic to grow on my allotment
and was wondering if I could put it in the ground as it
is or should I get it sprouting first, if this is the case,
how do I encourage it to do so ??

Second question is about peas and beans, when I plant
them (especially the peas) the mice dig up a lot of them
and I have a much reduced harvest.
I have been told by an old gardener that he used to soak
then in paraffin over night.
Is that still good advice or is there another way of protecting
them ??

Thanks for any input.

Wally