* If you missed the trick last month then now is the time to plant your garlic cloves.

Fiann Ó Nualláin says you don’t have to wait to next summer to reap a food crop, so begin planting early. 

Abi Jackson recommends tucking into some fresh, raw garlic.

Valerie O’Connor discusses ways to use the health-giving and protective properties of garlic and onions for drinks and applications this winter.