While the rest of the country is just waking up, South Florida gardeners are shifting gears — wrapping up the cool season and bracing for the heat and rain to come.

Gourmet mushrooms like Shiitake, Oyster & Enoki mushrooms are growing in popularity but the retail price for many of these delicacies can often be out of range for most people. Mushroom lovers on a budget have another option - growing mushrooms at home.

Can you imagine a garden without basil? Impossible! Its familiar fragrance, easy care, and many uses make it indispensable in herb, ornamental, and container gardens—and, of course, in the kitchen.