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• Harvest leaves from the outside of the chervil plant, so new leaves continue to grow from the center.

• Cut the first flowers of lavender to encourage a second crop. Also, try rubbing your hands with lavender leaves to remove strong odors, such as garlic or onion.

• Mulching herbs during hot weather protects the plant roots and helps keep them healthy. Perennial herbs also need mulch in the fall for protection from winter thaws and freezing.

"Where but in a garden do summer hours pass so quickly?" -- Author Unknown

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