Mid-Summer Vegetable Tips, Junipers as Hedging, and Growing Castor Beans

07/15/23 • 41 min

It's the height of summer, which means the vegetable garden is in full swing. Learn how to keep it looking, and producing, its best. Plus, growing showy castor bean plants, and the elements of curb appeal. Featured plant: Gin Fizz juniper.

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