We noticed a few commonalities, especially with one plant in particular.

Talerico even went as far as saying that a summer garden wouldn’t be complete without it.

When she’s done harvesting from the plant, she allows it to bloom, sincebees adore its flowers.

Closeup of someone harvesting basil in a garden

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Letier actually isn’t the biggest fan of tomatoes herself but still plants them for her family.

One of Ulasy’s favorite qualities of tomatoes is their ability to climb.

basil plant by a window

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She loves starting her zinnias from nursery plantsor seeds indoorsand also directly sowing some into her flower patch.

The combination ensures continuous blooms all summer long.

They’re also agreat companion plant.

tomatoes ripening

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Here are a few more highlights from the answers we received from our sources:

zinnias in a garden

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calendula flowers

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piles of red and green hatch chile peppers in baskets at farmstand

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