Garlic Planting at Adama Farm

Monday, October 19, 2026 | 8:00–11:00 AM
Adama Farm | Marengo, Illinois

Come spend a fall morning on the farm and help us plant our 2027 garlic crop!

Garlic is one of our favorite crops to grow, and it all starts in the fall. Together, we’ll plant individual garlic cloves by hand and tuck the beds in with a layer of straw mulch to protect them through the winter.

Once planted, the garlic will begin establishing itself throughout the fall before settling in for the colder months. Come spring, it will emerge again and really take off as we head into early summer, eventually becoming the garlic we’ll harvest next season.

What to Expect

This is a hands-on volunteer workday, so come prepared to get dirty! We spend quite a bit of time kneeling, crouching, bending over, and working close to the ground while planting.

Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting dirty. Bring work/gardening gloves if you'd like to use them, as well as water and snacks as needed.

As a thank-you for lending a hand, volunteers are welcome to take home some garlic from our 2026 harvest!

No farming experience is necessary — just come ready to spend the morning outside, get your hands in the soil, and help us tuck next year's garlic crop in for the winter.

Time: 8:00–11:00 AM
Date: Monday, October 19, 2026
Location: Adama Farm, Marengo, IL