Whether you’re making pesto, Caprese salad, or turning your homegrown tomatoes into Sunday sauce for the freezer, basil is a necessary ingredient. And nothing beats fresh from your windowsill or ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." To get the specifics on basil plant care, we consulted Adam Weiss, founder of Pike Lane Gardens in ...

Time lapse video of an Italian sweet basil planted from seed to harvesting culinary herb. It was grown indoor in a small pot ...

Basil is a tender annual herb that thrives in warm, sunny conditions and well-draining soil. Regular pruning and pinching encourages bushier growth and a continuous harvest throughout the summer.

Just because you've plucked all your garden's fruits and veggies and watered your flowers for the last time doesn't mean your gardening job is over. It's time to start harvesting seeds. While it's ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... One of the many pleasures and essences of the outdoor growing season is basil. What other edible herb breathes so much flavor and summer sunshine into a dish ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Growing your own culinary herbs, such as mint, rosemary, or thyme, is an excellent way to enhance your ...

Basil is loaded with nutrients. It’s primarily used in a culinary setting as an herb. As a vegetable, basil is used in soups, salads, as garnish or marinated in olive oil for use in pesto and various ...

A few weeks ago, I visited a popular farmers’ Facebook page and came across an interesting discussion on little known herb — basil. Farmers wanted to know more about it. Basil is a versatile aromatic ...