There's something quietly satisfying about growing your own basil. You start with a small seedling on a windowsill or tucked ...

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

From pesto to Caprese salad and cocktails to pasta dishes, basil is a favorite ingredient in the kitchen and a must-have in any Southern herb garden. When temperatures consistently stay in the 80s, ...

Harvesting basil the right way will give you an abundance of this delicious herb all season long. Basil is beloved by gardeners and chefs because it's easy to grow, has a distinctive flavor, and can ...