Blossoming

I have a few blossoms on my pepper plants! I have high hopes for them despite the container's predecessor's performance.

While tring to coax the peppers, I'm restraining my basil as much as possible. However, today I see flowers on the basil. I understand you're supposed to harvest before it blooms. Can I just harvest it all and purchase new plants? That may be an option for a continued delicious summer!

I'm feeling like I missed the boat on my very own tomato plants. At times it feels like summer is still blossoming and yet I see it fading away just as quickly.