Problem one: Garlic falling over

I know it’s not ready to harvest (I planted on 9/23/15).

With all the rain we’ve had, I’m not thinking it’s moisture, although I will water heavily after two 90 degree days.

I’ve yet to hit with fertilizer; maybe I’ll pack in some vermicompost from my neighbors.

Update tomorrow.

Problem two: Flea Beetles
I’m going to try and make this solution today. This article suggests an organic pesticide — spinosad — that I might try and track down.