6 Must-Haves for a Vegetable Garden

Tomato's Best Friend

Plant basil in two batches―early in the season and then a few weeks later―to ensure a constant supply of the tender, flavorful leaves.

Add a ball of buffalo mozzarella, and you have a dinner table hit. At the end of the season, make pesto with the abundant growth and freeze it for a hint of summer during the winter months.