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.

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 ...

Holy basil is related to the familiar sweet basil that's used in cooking. Its leaves are pale green and have a somewhat hairy appearance. Holy basil has long been used as a traditional medicine in ...