Basil: the heirloom herb! Spice up your life with the most prolific, pretty and perfumey herb

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Seventeen varieties of the herb basil are presented. For each, the leaf is described. They range from dark purple toothed to dark green oval and pointed. Flavors are described. Tips are offered on how to grow basil and what steps to take in harvesting and preserving it.

Cover Story, Appreciation, Varieties, Herbs, Basil, Basils, Herb gardening

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How to succeed with succession planting

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Succession planting, growing different vegetable one after the other, can yield up to four crops per year from a single plot, depending on climate. Crop suggestions for Zones 3-9 are presented.

Vegetable gardening, Plant succession

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Grow a garden on your windowsill

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Advice for creating a window box design are provided. Information is included about selecting a windowbox, preparing it for planting, planting, and caring for the plants.

Container gardening, Window-gardening, Window gardening

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