As the summer sun intensifies and alfresco meals become a staple, basil (Ocimum basilicum) takes center stage in countless seasonal dishes - whether torn over fresh tomatoes, tossed through salads, or ...

Tomato plants are easier to grow in the garden than you would think, especially when planted alongside these beneficial herbs, vegetables, and flowers.

Companion planting tomatoes with herbs is a great way to optimize the health and yield of plants. Being strategic about which herbs to plant with tomatoes can reduce the number of pests, attract ...

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

This summer my tomatoes are stunning! The plants are healthy and not too “planty” and they are loaded with voluptuous green tomatoes, like I’ve never seen before. I don’t know if it was the plant ...

If you have ever looked through a seed catalog, you have seen a wide variety of tomato types. In the most recent Burpee catalog, there are over 10 pages of tomatoes! There are: early varieties, late ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Summertime is prime beach or lake time, vacation time, and almost as importantly, garden harvest time. I especially enjoy growing herbs during the spring and summer, and into the ...

Basil grows well next to many different plants. In fact, it can improve the taste of its neighbors, and its strong smell can thwart common garden pests like aphids and spider mites. As a result, basil ...