Try propagating basil in both water and soil. Basil needs indirect light, clean water, and a humid environment to grow. Propagate basil between late spring and end of summer. If you're growing a ...

Truly one of the glories of the summer garden, basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a pungent herb that adds excitement to all sorts of salads, sandwiches, and pasta dishes. The thought of that homegrown ...

After enjoying a summer of fresh basil and mozzarella sandwiches, caprese salads, and just-picked basil leaves on homemade pizza, the end of garden season is sometimes a bit of a downer. While a ...

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is generally considered to be among the easiest of the Mediterranean herbs to grow. From seed, basil can be grown both outside in an herb garden or inside on your sunny ...

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 ...

Basil is a delicious and versatile herb that's beloved for its delicious taste and its low-maintenance nature, making it perfect for beginner gardeners. It's also incredibly versatile, and can be ...

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 ...

Q: Why is it every time I cut up fresh basil my leaves always turn very dark and mushy-looking? I always wash and pat dry herbs before I use them. This even happens when I pick nice fresh leaves off ...