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 ...

Whether you’re making pesto, Caprese salad, or turning your homegrown tomatoes into Sunday sauce for the freezer, basil is a necessary ingredient. And nothing beats fresh from your windowsill or ...

Basil (Ocimum spp.), a widely used herb that adds flavor to sauces, salads, main dishes, and sides, is native to Southeast Asia, India, and Africa. Different varieties vary in size, shape, and flavor, ...

At my condo, my garden is limited to two large containers where I usually grow tomatoes, but this year I’m using one to grow basil so I can make homemade pesto, which I love. Basil is a warm-weather ...

Sweet and spicy with hints of cloves and mint, basil (Ocimum basilicum), an herb commonly used in Mediterranean cuisine, is an easy-to-grow plant that's popular with gardeners and cooks. But, it's ...

Basil gets tall and leggy from low light, lack of pruning, or overfertilizing. Signs include sparse leaves, excess flowers, and short stems from overharvesting. Revive it with proper care, pruning, ...

Q: I planted basil seedlings in my garden in early June. Some of them have started to look a little sick, with some yellow and brown patches on the leaves. A friend suggested that it could be downy ...

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 ...