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How To Grow Basil
Basil is one of the easiest and most satisfying herbs to grow, for both beginning and experienced gardeners alike. Here's what you need to know to grow basil successfully in your garden or container.
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How to Harvest and Use Fresh Basil from Your Garden
If you planted basil in your garden and all has gone according to plan, by midsummer you'll have lots of fresh basil luring you in with its minty aroma and threatening to go to seed any minute. Read...
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Grow, Baby, Grow!
A few weeks ago, I indulged in one of my favorite springtime impulse buys – seeds! And I say “impulse buy” because at mere pennies apiece, I can go a little crazy without feeling guilty. I came away...
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Growing Herbs in Your Garden
Herbs are easy to grow in containers or a garden, and fresh herbs are a great way to spice up your cooking in the kitchen. Herbs to consider growing include rosemary, sage, basil, and mint. Watch this...
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That Special Spring Exhaustion
With spring threatening to give way to summer, it was high time we got some things planted. So, we had what can only be described as an epic work weekend around here, including putting in a vegetable...
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Annual and Perennial Herbs for Your Garden
When planning an herb garden, it's important to keep in mind the growing habits of each plant. Some herbs are annuals, some are perennials, and others form small evergreen shrubs that live for years....
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Does Planting Basil Near Tomato Plants Repel Insects?
“I read somewhere that if you plant basil with tomatoes, it will repel insects and make the tomatoes taste better. Is there any truth to that?”While there’s little scientific evidence, basil is thought...
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How to Grow an Herb Garden
If you're new to gardening, one of the easiest and most satisfying ways to get started is by growing herbs. Herbs are easy to grow, and it's quite satisfying to add snippets of fresh herbs to your...
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Summer’s First Pesto Sauce!
My herb garden has taken off this summer, with basil leading the way. It seems like I had just planted the little green and purple basil seedlings; but pretty soon they were bushy, tall, and it was...
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How to Air-Dry Fresh Herbs
Air-drying is the easiest and most economical way to preserve fresh herbs for use all year. If you bought a bag of fresh herbs and only used a leaf or two in a recipe, or if you've got a large...
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Top 10 Edible Flowers To Grow in Your Yard or Garden
Want to wow your guests at cookouts this summer? Then try serving up your meals with edible flowers! There are many edible flowers that make great additions to your favorite recipes, from garnishes to...
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