Plant individual garlic cloves with the pointed side up. They should be buried about 1 inch below the surface and about 4 inches apart in rows that are 18 inches apart. Cloves planted in the fall will be ready for a spring crop.
Water cloves as the weather makes the ground dry. Fertilize with a general-purpose fertilizer after planting in the fall, and several times in the spring prior to harvest.
Harvest garlic by pulling from the ground after the tops have turned brown. Lay them on some newspaper to dry in the sun for several days.
Brush the loose dirt from the garlic bulbs after they have dried. Store excess garlic in a cool, dry place until ready for use.