Learning how to grow basil indoors will enable you to have a continual, fresh supply of this wonderfully fragrant herb year round. Growing basil in the garden is a popular activity in the spring and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Successful indoor herb gardening depends on matching each plant’s needs for sunlight, water, and temperature—shade lovers ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." To get the specifics on basil plant care, we consulted Adam Weiss, founder of Pike Lane Gardens in ...

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 ...

Basil is a warm-season herb that doesn’t take well to cold temperatures—that first frost can damage or kill it. However, you don’t have to wait until summer to cook with the fresh herb. You can enjoy ...