Regularly harvesting basil helps the plant stay bushy, healthy, and productive for a longer growing season. Pick leaves by gently pinching from the top down, which encourages fuller growth and ...

“Fresh basil is one of my favorite herbs. I love the aroma and I love the way it prepares in food. So today, I’m going to show you how to preserve that fresh basil when it’s in season to use all year.

If you're growing a healthy basil plant in your garden (or on your kitchen counter), getting even more basil is easy as can be and cost effective. Read on to learn how to properly propagate your basil ...

Basil salt is the herb-infused flavor booster your spice shelf is missing. Made with just two ingredients, fresh basil leaves and kosher salt, this quick 20-minute recipe preserves the vibrant flavor ...

After enjoying a summer of fresh basil and mozzarella sandwiches, caprese salads, and just-picked basil leaves on homemade pizza, the end of garden season is sometimes a bit of a downer. While a ...

Its familiar fragrance, easy care and many uses make it indispensable in herb, ornamental and container gardens -- and, of course -- in the kitchen. A member of the mint family -- Labiatae -- as so ...

Summer cooking just would not be the same without basil, and for Italians, it is one of the most essential herbs and is always used fresh. Lots of us grow the regal plant in pots or garden plots and ...

Basil, summer’s signature herb, is in season. Like so many other summer crops, it is a bit early, which often happens during drought years. In the early ’90s, we had an abundance of strawberries in ...