I have garlic peels on hand all the time; allow me to tell you my grandmother’s secret

I always have garlic peels on hand, thanks to my grandmother’s secret. Our grandparents knew the value of recycling in the household and gave leftover food new purpose. Garlic peels have unexpected uses beyond just seasoning food.

While culinary staples like garlic and onions add unique flavors to dishes, instead of tossing them out, our grandparents had a frugal tip for the peels left behind after using garlic in a meal.

They found another clever and inexpensive use for them. This grandmotherly wisdom extends to gardening, offering a simple yet effective method for plant protection.

Garlic possesses antifungal and antiparasitic properties, which can be harnessed through a DIY infusion.

Here’s how to do it:

1. Pour one liter of water into a saucepan.

2. Add four garlic clove skins to the pot.

3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer for about thirty minutes.

While culinary staples like garlic and onions add unique flavors to dishes, instead of tossing them out, our grandparents had a frugal tip for the peels left behind after using garlic in a meal.

They found another clever and inexpensive use for them. This grandmotherly wisdom extends to gardening, offering a simple yet effective method for plant protection.

Garlic possesses antifungal and antiparasitic properties, which can be harnessed through a DIY infusion.

Here’s how to do it:

1. Pour one liter of water into a saucepan.

2. Add four garlic clove skins to the pot.

3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer for about thirty minutes.

4. Once cooled, strain the liquid and transfer it into a spray bottle.