Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is one of the most rewarding herbs to grow, especially for beginners. Despite there being plenty of helpful tips out there for growing basil, many gardeners can unknowingly ...

Basil is easily the most popular herb grown in our gardens. With its delicious, distinctive flavor, basil makes the perfect garnish for Italian-style dishes and is a main ingredient in pesto. Growing ...

Regularly harvesting basil helps the plant stay bushy, healthy, and productive for a longer growing season. Pick leaves by gently pinching from the top down, which encourages fuller growth and ...

Although fresh basil is now available in supermarkets year-round, it’s not the same as being able to go into your own backyard (or turn to the planter on your windowsill) and picking a few leaves when ...

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 ...

SEATTLE — Ciscoe Morris joined New Day Northwest to talk all about basil. Here are some of his tips. Associated with great taste, romance and fine dining, and a key ingredient in Italian, Indian and ...

Basil is an annual herb that can be grown from seed or is easily transplanted. To ensure your basil plant reaches its full potential, pruning is essential. Cutting back basil plants regularly during ...

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 ...

If you enjoy growing and cooking with fresh herbs, basil is the prime summer herb for New Orleans gardens. Grown and used in cuisines around the world, basil is indispensable to our local dishes as ...