Discover how to grow basil from cuttings taken from store-bought herbs, for a sustainable way to cultivate basil and enjoy ...

Truly one of the glories of the summer garden, basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a pungent herb that adds excitement to all sorts of salads, sandwiches, and pasta dishes. The thought of that homegrown ...

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 ...

Let's be honest here. Most of us have thrown away perfectly good herb scraps without thinking twice about it. Those leftover basil stems, that bunch of mint you forgot about, even the wilted cilantro ...

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is generally considered to be among the easiest of the Mediterranean herbs to grow. From seed, basil can be grown both outside in an herb garden or inside on your sunny ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... One of the many pleasures and essences of the outdoor growing season is basil. What other edible herb breathes so much flavor and summer sunshine into a dish ...

Basil is a tender annual herb that thrives in warm, sunny conditions and well-draining soil. Regular pruning and pinching encourages bushier growth and a continuous harvest throughout the summer.

Try propagating basil in both water and soil. Basil needs indirect light, clean water, and a humid environment to grow. Propagate basil between late spring and end of summer. If you're growing a ...