To grow basil from seeds, plant them 1/8-inch deep and keep moist. Or you can sow seeds directly into the garden or outdoor ...

The bad news is that large-leaf sweet Italian basil accounts for most of the basil grown by backyard gardeners. The certain way to achieve a basil harvest this season is to buy seeds or plants of ...

I planted sweet basil in a barrel with tomatoes, and it is watered deeply. The plants grow well, but the basil leaves are tough. They smell great and taste OK, but I must julienne them before eating.

When it's time to harvest those aromatic basil leaves, you'll want to know whether it's better to cut the stems or just pull ...

5 Oct 2013. 07:24 am. Sweet basil grows very well in pots.

Got more basil than you know what to do with? Turn your garden herbs into a simple, flavor-packed salt blend that you’ll use ...

Crispy mushrooms and charred green beans come together in this simple, flavor-packed side dish that's perfect for a potluck ...

• 1 large garlic clove, peeled and mashed • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter • 1 medium onion, peeled and diced • 1 ½ cups Italian rice, preferably Arborio ...

October is the month when the sweet basil declines quickly: The gardener can’t stop it from flowering, its sweetness is stained with bitterness, and the cooling nights fleck the leaves with dark ...