Every time I open the container in which I keep most of my dried spices, the scent of cloves is overwhelming ... with other ingredients such as onion, garlic and preserved lemon.

One garlic clove also contains important vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, iron, and manganese. To get health benefits from garlic, opt for whole cloves rather than pre-minced versions in jars.

His secret? Transforming each garlic clove into a plant to grow your own bulbs in your garden. In a video, the garden expert demonstrated how he placed a whole garlic bulb atop a glass of water ...