Garlic is a plant grown for its delicious bulbs. Eaten raw garlic has a strong, pungent, spicy taste. The strong taste mellows when cooked, and roasting brings out a lovely nutty flavor. Garlic can be stored in a cool/dark, dry, and well ventilated area for 3-5 months. You can also freeze garlic cloves peeled or unpeeled for later use. Check out ways to can your garlic, if interested. Garlic scapes are the flower bud of the plant.
Recipes:
Asparagus with Horseradish and Young Garlic (or scapes)
Tempura Garlic Scapes with Scape Aioli
Barlotti Beans with Garlic and Olive Oil