Thai basil is a distinctly aromatic herb that is popular in southeast Asian cuisines and grown around the world for its special aniseed flavor. If you are wondering how to grow Thai basil, rest ...

Fresh on your pizza, added to your favorite Italian and Southeastern Asian dishes, or made into pesto, it’s not surprising basil is often called the king of herbs. Look for opportunities to include ...

If you would like to know how to grow a big harvest of basil watch this video for my five top tips on basil growing! Self ...

Fresh on your pizza, added to your favorite Italian and Southeastern Asian dishes, or made into pesto, it’s not surprising basil is often called the king of herbs. Look for opportunities to include ...

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? If basil conjures romantic dreams of ...

If you want to draw butterflies and bees to your garden while handling the heat of summer, Thai basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a smart choice. This hardy herb thrives in high temperatures and doubles as ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Basil may be one of the more popular herbs to grow, but that doesn't mean it's easy. If you've ever tried to grow it and ended up with leggy ...

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is an easy-to-grow annual herb that thrives in Vermont summers and has several culinary uses. Many varieties are readily available. Plant some in your garden this summer to ...

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 ...

Basil is a popular, easy-to-grow herb that many gardeners (and chefs) adore. Its delicious leaves bring a delightful blend of sweet, peppery, and clove-like flavors to a variety of dishes. However, ...