Want to give garlic a shot, need help.

[sprtsguy76]

I really want to try growing some garlic. I know very little about how to grow it. Looking in SSE catolog they state that garlic is planted in the fall, is this true? I live in a fairly mild climate, does that change my planting time? I'm gonna do some research on the net but thought I would ask here too, thanks.

Damon

PS If you want to share favorite varieties and their flavors that would be great too.