I’ve tried several times grow it and either squirrels dig out the bulbs or they sprout the green shoot and then rot away. These were in containers and tried different times of the year in Florida. Not sure why these are hard to grow as I can grow about anything else. I have garlic chives doing well but no garlic.
I thought I lost mine in what I’m calling the Great Amish Roofing Incident of 2013, but an old world Amish miracle must have occurred and all was well! Garlic likes the cool weather, so maybe do a little web search on varieties that tolerate the warmer weather. If I get a chance I’ll post some links for you, but my kids are at the height of their evening shennanagens right now!
http://gourmetgarlicgardens.com/growsouth.htm#anchoroverview
As for the squirrels, dispatch them with an air rifle or poison. The air rifle is more satisfying, but the poison is usually more effective.
Have you ever tried growing horseradish? I am curious because I tried to grow it here in FL but maybe the soil around here is too sandy. I live near Tampa. What are your experiences?