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In 1985, with a new Cuisinart, Carol Barany discovered pesto thanks to a friend's overabundance of basil, the herb of summer.

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Here are some grasses that handle wet winters and dry summers with relative ease, while adding year-round interest and texture.

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• Plants and seeds. • Mulch (wood chips, straw, grass clippings or pine needles). Steps: 1. Select a sunny site. Think small. Two 5-by-10 foot beds can grow a lot of produce.