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 ...

Explore the fascinating journey of growing basil from seed to lush plant in our 40-day time lapse video. Witness the basil ...

Like humans, plants often do well when they have reliable companions who complement their lifestyle but don't invade their space. They may have similar needs but know when to leave each other alone.

Basil is a warm-season herb that doesn’t take well to cold temperatures—that first frost can damage or kill it. However, you don’t have to wait until summer to cook with the fresh herb. You can enjoy ...

Basil is grown as an annual in our area but you can enjoy it year round either fresh or processed. If you grew some this year and had a bumper crop, there are a number of ways you can preserve it to ...

While your garden is winding down for the approaching winter season, plant this garden duo in the ground or a container to ...

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 ...

It was 1985 and I had the first Cuisinart food processor on the block. My best friend Betsy was growing more basil (Ocimum basilicum) than she knew what to do with and suggested we use my new gadget ...

Growing a Tulsi (holy basil) plant is a beautiful way to invite life, aroma, and even spiritual energy into your home. But when your plant starts wilting, losing leaves, or looking unhappy, it can ...