Gardener holding a tray of basil seedlings ready for planting - Zbynek Pospisil/Getty Images For pesto lovers and those who adore Mediterranean dishes, basil (Ocimum basilicum) is one of those ...

How to dry basil from your garden originally appeared on Dengarden. Basil is a real crowd pleaser of a herb: its unique, oily-spicy flavor has been the perfect companion to pasta sauces and pizza 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.

Basil thrives during our hot, humid summers and asks for nothing more in the garden than full to part sun and average garden soil that drains well. Plant in well-prepared beds enriched with organic ...

A gardening expert has shared an easy way to grow an unlimited amount of basil at home - and all you need is a bag of the herb from your local supermarket. A gardening expert has divulged a clever ...

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 ...

Spring-planted basil won’t quit until a fall-winter freeze takes its toll on the useful herb. Basil — the key ingredient to a perfect pesto served over pasta, vegetables and bread — also flavors ...