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It's hot and tiring in the garden right now. Some of my gardens are tired too. I don't blame them. They've been producing amazing vegetables and fruits for months. I've been caring for them relentlessly. But it's August, and it's hot. Some of my plants have simply worn themselves out. Corn that tasseled and grew super-sweet kernels, and a Golden Zucchini that produced for several months. They have done exactly what they were supposed to do...and now they're done and tired. So

Some plants earn their place in the garden by what they feed you. Lemon verbena earns its place by the heavenly scent it gives off — brush a leaf between your fingers and you're met with the smell of freshly squeezed lemons, bright and sunny, the scent of summer itself. Lemon verbena, a fragrant perennial herb that thrives in Southern California gardens. Never grown Lemon Verbena and love the idea of growing something different? Let's work together. What Is Lemon Verbena? Lem

The secret is ruthless pruning. Pinch the tips every other day to keep your basil from flowering, and you'll have a giant, bushy basil plant to enjoy all summer long. Here's how. How to Prune Basil: Pinch Every Other Day for a Bushier Plant" Wondering why your basil isn't this healthy, or your tomatoes are struggling? Let's work together. What to Do With a Big Basil Harvest Once you've pruned your way to more basil than you know what to do with, here are three favorites — one