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	Get to Know Basil - explore the many forms of this versatile herb - Basil is available in more sizes and colors than ever before. But one thing all the varieties will always have in common - excellent flavor and an endless variety of uses. View Article »
	Grow Your Own Wildflower Patch - take a walk on the wild(flower) side - Seven easy steps for creating your own bed, or even a meadow, packed with native wildflowers. The perfect way to attract birds, bees and other beneficial insects. View Article »
	All About Growing Tomatoes - tips, inspiration & popular varieties - A one-stop collection of our most popular tomato tips, including how to grow and preserve tomatoes. Plus, a list of our best tomato recipes. View Article »
	How to Roast or Grill Garden-Fresh Vegetables - easy, quick & healthy preps - Nothing beats home-cooked fresh produce, and the most delicious--and simplest--way to prepare vegetables is roasting or grilling. These tips will guide you to perfect roasted or grilled vegetable dishes, every time. View Article »
	How to Keep Your Garden Looking Good - help your plants beat the summer heat - Summer’s here, the hard work of spring is done, and the garden’s a riot of blossom and color. Here are five simple maintenance tasks you can do to keep your garden performing at its peak throughout the summer. View Article »
	10 Perennial Shade Plants with Fabulous Foliage - no flowers or full sun needed - Foliage shapes, textures and colors can transform shady spaces just as much as flowers. Read on to learn about 10 perennial shade-loving plants with great looking leaves. View Article »
	8 Beneficial Bugs for the Garden - get to know a few of the good guys - So many insects cause damage or create a nuisance that it’s easy to start thinking that nearly all bugs are pests. Here’s a few that will change your mind when you learn how they help defend your garden from the bad guys of the insect world. View Article »
	A Guide to Popular Lilies - grow these stars of the garden indoors or out - Learn about different kinds of lilies; the fragrant, colorful flowers that are the mainstays of perennial beds, interiors and container gardens. View Article »
	How to Plant a Vine - planting instructions - Learn how to plant a vine with these illustrated steps. View Article »
	Get to Know Peppers From Sweet to Hot - a guide to the many different types of peppers - Peppers are one of the easiest vegetables you can grow, but with 50,000-plus cultivars in the pepper family, what sort of variety should you buy? Get to know more about the different categories of peppers. View Article »