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This annual from the mint family can be used as a basil substitute, and comes in two varieties: green leaves or red leaves.

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Grow healthy, flavorful basil with these expert tips and tricks. Learn how to plant, care for, and harvest basil for the best results all season long.

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Basil is a heat tolerant plant adapted to grow all summer. But it can still benefit from your attention to help it thrive ...

Tarragon is a perennial herb you can grow in a rock garden. Tarragon is hardy in zones 3-8, is drought-tolerant once ...

Conventional wisdom says vegetable gardens need full sun, but a productive garden doesn’t always require the recommended six ...

If spring and early summer flew by before you could plant, or your garden simply isn’t looking its best right now, don’t give ...