There’s no such thing as too much basil if you love making pesto and cooking with fresh herbs. This popular herb thrives in garden beds, but growing basil in pots indoors on a sunny windowsill or ...

Discover the joys of growing fresh basil with our step-by-step instructions. Knowing how to grow fresh basil is paramount in the culinary world (or really anyone with functional taste buds)—the dried ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Basil is one of those amazing herbs that produces all summer long, thriving in high temperatures. The ...

Growing basil from seed is an easy, budget-friendly way to enjoy plenty of this herb's flavorful leaves.

There are few plants as rewarding as basil. Not only is it easy to grow, but it's a versatile herb that can be used in a wide variety of recipes. Added to its cooking qualities, it has a beautiful ...

There is nothing quite like the smell of fresh basil. It instantly transports you to a warm Italian kitchen or a sunny summer ...

A practical guide to starting herb gardening in India, covering easy herbs, containers, soil, watering, and harvesting for ...

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.

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 ...

Basil plants often start to shrivel in autumn, but there is a quick method, that takes less than five minutes, that can help them grow bigger and longer-lasting leaves. Basil is a simple herb that ...

The last week of June is the time to set your flowers up for continued color by fertilizing and remembering to dead head and pinch back annuals such as petunias, geraniums and marigolds. A good rule ...