Basil is easily the most popular herb grown in our gardens. With its delicious, distinctive flavor, basil makes the perfect garnish for Italian-style dishes and is a main ingredient in pesto. Growing ...

Growing basil in the ground or containers is easy in a sunny spot. Once you know how to harvest basil, you can harvest leaves whenever you need to add flavor to your next meal. It costs much less to ...

To use up your basil bounty, try our spreads, sauces, restaurant-style pastas, and even a refreshing drink with basil.

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 is a heat tolerant plant adapted to grow all summer. But it can still benefit from your attention to help it thrive through the hottest parts of July.

Not just for garnish, this do-it-all herb transforms simple dishes into weeknight winners. By Allison Jiang Hi everyone! Allison here, filling in for Tanya. As someone who has really leaned into ...

For me, there’s a similarity between cooking with herbs and looking at art or listening to loud, fun music. Without those things, life is dull. Imagine your world with white walls, quiet rooms and ...

Basil is an annual, so knowing when to harvest it before it perishes is tricky. July, it turns out, could be the month to circle on your gardening calendar.