Chia seeds are nutritional powerhouses, but basil seeds are starting to make their mark. Learn about each seeds benefits and ...

A woman planting basil in a terracotta pot - Sanjeri/Getty Images Perhaps nothing is more satisfying than gathering fresh herbs from the summer garden. Basil (Ocimum basilicum), in particular, is a ...

A YouTube gardener had commenters craving pesto after sharing the surprising benefits of pairing basil and watermelon plants. In a short, Willows Green Permaculture (@willowsgreenpermaculture) ...

Basil essential oil can be applied topically to relieve headaches. Dilute a few drops of the oil with a carrier oil, like ...

Both chia seeds and basil seeds are tiny superfoods full of fiber, protein, and healthy fats. Chia seeds give complete ...

Basil leaves are rich in compounds such as eugenol, which have anti-inflammatory properties. These compounds can help reduce ...

After I bought my most recent spaghetti squash at the Wilkes-Barre Farmers Market, I researched the benefits of this vegetable, which can make a fine substitute for pasta.

Believed to have first been grown in the wild in northern India, holy basil reaches a height of almost two feet and has many branches, making it almost seem like a shrub. 3 The branches have hairy ...

Basil grows well next to many different plants. In fact, it can improve the taste of its neighbors, and its strong smell can thwart common garden pests like aphids and spider mites. As a result, basil ...