Garlic is in almost every kitchen on earth — but have you ever wondered how it got there? In this episode, we're tracing the full history of one of humanity's oldest cultivated plants, from ancient Egypt where pyramid workers were literally paid in garlic, to the Silk Road traders who spread it across continents, to the vampire folklore that made it legendary, to the backyard garden beds where so many of us are growing it today.It's a history episode, a food episode, and honestly kind of a love letter to one of the most satisfying things you can grow.If you've ever tucked a garlic clove into the ground in October and felt a little bit of magic in that — this episode is for you.Garden Girls Podcast is for gardeners who like to go a little deeper. New episodes drop every Wednesday at 6pm EST. Leave a comment: what's your favorite variety to grow?Our main accounts:@meggrowsplants @thecottagepeach Listen on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-garden-girlsFollow us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/garden-girls-podcast/id1763113032Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gardengirlspod/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@gardengirlspod***Links***Meg's Planting Calendar:https://meg-grows-plants.myshopify.com/collections/allEpic Gardening:https://shop.epicgardening.com/GARDENGIRLSCode for 5% off!GARDENGIRLS*These codes are affiliate links that we receive commissions from and help to support the podcast!*