As we transition into fall, it’s the perfect time to start planting garlic. Garlic thrives in cooler temperatures, and while the leaves may die back from frost, the bulbs continue to grow underground. The beauty of garlic in a southern home garden is that you can plant the cloves in the fall, about 6 to 8 weeks before the ground freezes, and essentially forget about them until spring. To plant, break apart a head of garlic into individual cloves, making…