Want a fuller, more flavorful basil plant all summer? Learn when and where to prune, how to remove flower buds, and the simple mistakes to avoid for bushier growth and a bigger harvest.
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How to Harvest Basil Without Killing the Plant
Keep your basil lush, flavorful, and productive all season with a few simple harvesting techniques. Learn where and when to cut, how to prevent flowering, and the common mistakes to avoid so your plant grows back stronger instead of struggling.
How to Tell When to Harvest Acorn Squash
Wondering when to harvest acorn squash? Learn how to spot peak ripeness by checking its color, rind, stem, and weight—then harvest and store it properly for months of delicious, nutty flavor.
How to Start Spaghetti Squash Seeds Indoors
Grow your own delicious spaghetti squash from seed with this simple indoor-starting guide! Learn when to sow, how to nurture healthy seedlings, and how to transplant vigorous vines for a plentiful harvest of noodle-like squash.
Sweet Peas For Home Gardening
Grow fragrant, colorful sweet peas with ease—even if you’re new to gardening. From soaking seeds and preparing rich soil to pinching, trellising, and harvesting, these hardy blooms will reward you with gorgeous cut flowers and long-lasting garden charm.

