HINGHAM, Mass. - s4story -- June was the perfect start to Summer over here at Mequoda Publishing Network. Our gardens are thriving and we are soaking up the sunshine. We are also soaking up some great information from partners that we love and trust. My petunias are thriving, my weeds are demolished, and I am sipping on my Lemongrass Cooler while my foil-pack meal cooks on the grill.

National Garden Bureau is our go-to for information from some of the best experts out there. In June they shared with us great tips about petunias. Use the tips directly from their experts for your own blooming petunias. NGB also has a vast library of knowledge on other plants. Visit their website today for tips on tending to your own personal haven.

Experience Life shared with us their 21 Easy Summer Recipes. They want to help you make the most of this season's abundant fresh produce — and save you time in the kitchen. In this guide, you'll receive recipes for smoothie bowls, no-cook meals, grill-friendly foil-pack dinners, simple salads, refreshing mocktails, and more. This guide is a fantastic source of ideas and inspiration for quick and delicious summer meals and beverages.

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We also can't stop thinking about (and using) a tool that we just LOVE. CobraHead is the home of the original CobraHead® Weeder and Cultivator, a multi-purpose hand tool for use in gardening, horticulture, and agriculture. They also produce a stand-up hoe using similar blade technology, the CobraHead® Long Handle. Their tools are becoming known for both their usefulness and quality. CobraHead promotes small-scale food growing and markets their tools to help develop the knowledge of food gardening.

I hope these products help you have a relaxing and carefree Summer. I know that I am enjoying the easy weed removal, the delicious recipes, and the great petunia care tips! With all of this help, I have extra time to lay in the hammock with a good book, enjoying the evening breeze. Find a nice shady spot and catch up on your reading with me!