Basil plant not growing as you hoped it would? Select pots and planters carefully for a healthier and more abundant yield.

As any passionate gardener knows, basil isn’t just a versatile culinary herb-its vibrant blooms are a treasure trove of possibilities! When basil plants begin to flower, many gardeners hastily snip ...

Gardening comes with its own set of challenges, but if you want your basil to survive all year long, there's one thing you ...

When you grow it yourself, basil is can introduce so much to your cooking. For best advice, follow these expert tips for ...

Basil flowering takes energy from leaf production, causing leaves to become bitter and bad for cooking. Keep basil from flowering by pinching off any flowering bits to redirect energy to the leaves.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Basil is a popular herb to grow because it's easy to take care of, comes in beautiful varieties, and can drop the grocery bill (especially if you love margarita pizzas and pesto).

Basil is easy to grow, but that simplicity can lead some plant owners to neglect an important summer task that takes less than five minutes but keeps the leaves fresh and flavourful. Herbs are some of ...

Last summer my Italian American neighbors grew some basil in a fish tank. No, they didn't think it was an aquatic plant; they were suffering from fresh basil deficiency and hoped the glass would ...

Chop the tomatoes roughly, then peel and chop the onion and garlic. Fry the onion and garlic in the oil for 2 – 3 minutes until soft and transparent. Add half the stock to the pan and then add the ...