Making pesto from home grown basil

My basil plants have produced so much basil that I can't find a use for it, so I decided to make some pesto. I was a little disappointed that using fresh basil from my garden didn't make the pesto taste any better than using fresh basil from the store. It was more satisfying, though. I harvested enough leaves to make enough pesto for two people. I didn't want to take too many lest my plants feel naked.