It is when the wild Nootka rose flowers begin to peek over the bramble berry hedgerow in my backyard that I know it’s time to plant basil. Those pink, untamed flowers announce that the windy, but dry ...

Hands grabbing a selection of cabbage leaves in a garden - Jordi Salas/Getty Images There are multiple companion plants that will thrive next to basil, but some other plants can come with considerable ...

For pesto lovers and those who adore Mediterranean dishes, basil (Ocimum basilicum) is one of those must-have herbs every gardener needs to grow during the warmer months of the year. Not only is it ...

Grow herbs and vegetables in the garden with this herb companion planting guide. Learn which herbs to plant together for a maximum yield. The Homesteader’s Herbal Companion (Lyons Press, 2018) by Amy ...

Based on the number of inquiries we are getting on the Gardening South Texas radio show, many people stuck at home because of the COVID-19 pandemic are growing herbs for the first time. They are easy ...

Now that it’s spring, Here & Now resident chef Kathy Gunst says herbs are a must-have for would-be gardeners and cooks. With host Robin Young, Kathy runs through some of her favorite herbs and shares ...

You're probably familiar with the culinary herb, sweet basil, but there's another variety you might be less familiar with ...