Growing basil indoors or outdoors can be tricky, but avoiding these common mistakes can keep your plants healthy, lush, and ...

Like humans, plants often do well when they have reliable companions who complement their lifestyle but don't invade their space. They may have similar needs but know when to leave each other alone.

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 and cabbage are wonderful companion plants -- but that doesn't mean they grow well with each other. Here's what to ...

Whether you're whipping up homemade pesto, topping your favorite pizza, or tossing together a Caprese salad, fresh basil just makes everything taste better. Just ask Ree! She grows a ton every summer ...

Try propagating basil in both water and soil. Basil needs indirect light, clean water, and a humid environment to grow. Propagate basil between late spring and end of summer. If you're growing a ...

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 ...

Basil is grown as an annual in our area but you can enjoy it year round either fresh or processed. If you grew some this year and had a bumper crop, there are a number of ways you can preserve it 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 simple herb that does not require much care in order to grow its fragrant and flavourful leaves, but it should be ...