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My favorite herb — basil

June 17, 2010

One of the great things about gardening is having an herb garden just a few steps from my back door.  I have a dedicated area that is 4′ x 10′ where I grow all the standards — rosemary, oregano, thyme, chives, sage, and more. What you don’t see on that list is basil.  I actually [...]

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