Many varieties of tomatoes will thrive in our climate and produce delicious fruit all summer long. To get the delicious tomatoes you desire, you just need to give the tomato plant everything it needs and keep an eye on it, throughout the season.

Herbs are relatively easy to grow. They flourish in most soils and spread quickly. Add compost to the soil and mulch on top, to feed and protect your herbs.

When harvesting herbs from the garden, we generally are taking the leaves of the plant, so it is best to harvest them at their peak. Harvest new leaves, from the tops of plants, preferably when the plant is not in flower, as this can make leaves bitter. Once the herbs are harvested, they may be used fresh or dried for later use.