Borage is a vital plant for bees, as its starry blooms continuously refill with nectar. In vegetable gardens, it makes a fantastic companion plant for strawberries, tomatoes, squash, bush beans, and lettuce. To encourage bushiness, pinch back the plant early and deadhead to prolong blooming, but leave some flowers to self-sow. The edible blue blossoms look enchanting when frozen inside ice cubes that slowly melt in your summer drink.