For lasting bouquets, snip flowers early in the morning. Use sharp pruners and immediately place each stem in a bucket of cold water set in the shade. Freeze excess vine-ripened tomatoes for winter use. After washing them, cut out the core, cut the tomatoes into quarters, and place them on a cookie sheet so the pieces don't touch. When they're frozen, transfer them to bags or containers for use as desired. The peel will slip off easily when the tomato pieces begin to thaw. MAINTAIN Don't use rock mulch under trees, where leaf litter eventually covers it, making the bed difficult to weed.

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