The Companionable Basil
Happiest planted beside the tomatoes.
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The Restless Cilantro
Always halfway to seed; sow a pinch every two weeks.
The Brisk Scallion
From seed to table while the onions are still thinking.
The Packet Tee
First seed in the ground; most pods eaten before they reach the kitchen.
The Upstanding Rosemary
Evergreen, upright, unbothered by drought.
The Unhurried Pepper
Turns red on its own schedule, not yours.
The Outspoken Arugula
Mild for two weeks, then increasingly frank.
The Modest Beet
Does all its best work underground.
The Discerning Eggplant
Accepts only the warmest spot in the garden.
The Emphatic Chili
Small plant, strong opinions.
The Urgent Sweet Corn
Best eaten within the hour; everyone knows it.
The Determined Okra
Waits for real heat, then grows an inch a day.
The Cheerful Chives
First up in spring, every spring.
The Optimistic Radish
Up in three days; ready before doubt sets in.
The Exacting Celery
Wants water daily, and means it.
The Steady Sage
The same considered gray-green all year.
The Ambitious Cucumber
One plant, plans for the whole trellis.
The Composed Lavender
Calm in heat, drought, and company.
The Confident Pumpkin
Takes the space it thinks it deserves, which is all of it.
The Provident Squash
Sown in summer, still feeding you in February.
The Gentle Marjoram
Oregano's milder, sweeter cousin.
The Generous Zucchini
Produces more than any household has asked for.
The Reliable Tomato
Forty days of nothing, then everything at once.
The Agreeable Lettuce
Cut it and it comes again; rarely argues.
