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4 Tip for Keeping Your Basil Productive

Taking Care of Your Basil by Sam Doll Fresh basil is one of the true treats of the garden. This sweet and savory herb can be used in anything from a fresh Caprese salad, a lovely pesto, or even chopped up as a flavor bomb on grilled meats and veggies! However, it can be really […]

Guide to Common Tomato Diseases

by Sam Doll Nothing is better in mid to late summer than the taste of a garden-fresh tomato. However, it takes a lot of hard work and care to help your tomatoes survive their perilous journey from seed to fruit. Here are nine common tomato diseases and what you need to do to treat them. […]

Guide to Pea Harvesting: When and How to Harvest Your Garden Grown Peas

Harvesting Peas by Sam Doll How do you know it’s “officially” summer? Is it when the pool opens back up or your neighbors start grilling? For me, it doesn’t REALLY feel like summer until I can walk into my garden and eat a sweet snap pea off the vine! While those pea pods are pretty […]