Basil is one a most popular culinary herb, thanks to its spicy-sweet leaves, but it can be tricky to grow. Check out our best ...

Basil is a delicious herb that can be used in sweet and savory dishes alike. But if you want to harvest more from the plant, ...

Basil is the heart of the summer garden. Its sweet, aromatic leaves can transform a simple pasta dish, elevate a fresh tomato salad, and form the soul of a perfect pesto. For home gardeners, there's ...

Growing basil from seed in early spring is a great way to get a jump on your summer garden. Not only are seeds an inexpensive way to grow loads of the herb, but they also allow you to try out unusual ...

"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 ...

Basil tends to become bitter or even wilt away in May if you do not pay attention to it, but I have discovered a quick way to ...

SEATTLE — Ciscoe Morris joined New Day Northwest to talk all about basil. Here are some of his tips. Associated with great taste, romance and fine dining, and a key ingredient in Italian, Indian and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The leaves and stem of a Thai basil plant Thai basil is a distinctly aromatic herb that is popular in southeast Asian cuisines and ...

Few things spice up a dish — or, for that matter, an herb garden — like basil. With flavor profiles that include sweet, spicy and even citrusy, the herbaceous staple is a favorite of both growers and ...

Here’s how to keep the harvest coming.

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 ...

The last week of June is the time to set your flowers up for continued color by fertilizing and remembering to dead head and pinch back annuals such as petunias, geraniums and marigolds. A good rule ...