Some basil varieties are perfectly happy with a good dose of bright, indirect sunlight, while others crave the full, blazing sun to really flourish. To keep your basil happy, you'll want to do a ...

Get out of your basil rut by diving into the diversity of this royal herb. Summer is basil’s time to shine. The herb loves heat and can be grown in full or part sun. It prefers rich, well-drained soil ...

Basil is a member of the mint family, and even the varieties so prized by Italian cooks originated in Asia. Though grown as an annual in California, the hardy plant is actually a woody perennial that ...

Everyone loves basil in pesto or Caprese salad, but there are so many more ways to make great use of this bright, versatile herb. Learn how to buy, store, and cook with basil. Simply Recipes / Lori ...

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Deliciously fragrant, basil may be the most favored culinary herb. Just a light touch of the leaves releases the spicy sweet scent. Drafts of cinnamon, mint, lemon and anise distinguish the aptly ...

ANNE WRITES: WHY IS BASIL SO DIFFICULT TO GROW? I planted some seeds in the ground in March with no success. I visited a local nursery and they only had sweet basil and Thai basil. What is the ...

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

Fresh on your pizza, added to your favorite Italian and Southeastern Asian dishes, or made into pesto, it’s not surprising basil is often called the king of herbs. Look for opportunities to include ...