Genovese Basil, in particular, has large shiny green leaves and is the best basil for Italian-style and tomato-based cooking. It thrives in summer conditions, and because there is no need to wait for fruit to ripen, you can plant it basically any time of year that doesn’t have frost.

Peppers are wonderful plants for a beginner or advanced gardeners alike. They love the summer sun and will happily produce large yields of peppers all season. The fruit can be used…

There are many types of tomatoes including the huge beefsteak type slicers, smaller salad type slicers, grape, and cherry tomatoes. There are also varieties that are best for…