Basil is an annual herb that can be grown from seed or is easily transplanted. To ensure your basil plant reaches its full potential, pruning is essential. Cutting back basil plants regularly during ...

How to grow basil indoors in the winter. This popular herb can be grown year round in the winter. Find out how!

All a basil plant needs is sun, water, and a bit of pruning in order to grow long, luscious, and aromatic leaves. Basil comes in several varieties, from sweet to spicy, and it can be found in shades ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you haven't yet tried growing this aromatic herb, there are plenty of good reasons you'll want to add lemon basil to your garden, but you ...

Few things spice up a dish – or, for that matter, an herb garden – like basil. With flavor profiles that include sweet, spicy and even citrusy, the herbaceous staple is a favorite of both growers and ...

Picture an enticing Caprese salad in front of you — ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, olive oil, and fragrant, sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum). If you grew the tomatoes yourself, then you may have used ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Basil is a popular herb to grow because it's easy to take care of, comes in beautiful varieties, and can drop the grocery bill (especially if you love margarita pizzas and pesto).

I’m growing a ‘Sweet Thai’ basil under lights in my office and every time I walk by and stroke it, it emits an incredible licorice aroma that knocks my socks off. This new variety from Burpee Seed is ...