Gardener holding a tray of basil seedlings ready for planting - Zbynek Pospisil/Getty Images For pesto lovers and those who adore Mediterranean dishes, basil (Ocimum basilicum) is one of those ...

I’ve been growing small-leafed basils since the 1980s. Varieties like Green Bouquet, Spicy Globe, Boxwood, and Pistou have ...

To keep your basil happy, you'll want to do a little research on the specific variety you're growing. While many common basils thrive under standard grow lights or in sunny windowsills, purple basils, ...

Even if you have an in-ground garden, you should grow some plants in pots 🪴 ...

Even though you might have limited space to garden, you still can grow herbs in pots to enjoy fresh basil, thyme, parsley, and other favorites. Herb gardens in containers are among the easiest types ...

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.

As we all eye the rising temperatures and grocery store prices, growing your own herbs becomes even more appealing. It's affordable, it's fun, and you get a nonstop supply of herbs (at least for a few ...

Basil is a warm-season herb that doesn’t take well to cold temperatures—that first frost can damage or kill it. However, you don’t have to wait until summer to cook with the fresh herb. You can enjoy ...

The last week of June is the time to set your flowers up for continued color by fertilizing and remembering to dead head and pinch back annuals such as petunias, geraniums and marigolds. A good rule ...

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If you don't want to hang around for a late harvest, these fruits and vegetables are ideal for growing early and getting a late-winter head start this season.