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 ...

Knowing how to grow fresh basil is paramount in the culinary world (or really anyone with functional taste buds)—the dried version just doesn’t compare to the zesty, peppery flavors in its vibrant ...

Gardeners often plant certain herbs hoping they'll help keep pests away. But when it comes to chiggers, one popular garden ...

Learn how to multiply your basil plants with simple propagation tips using cuttings soil and care techniques to grow a ...

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.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hands grabbing a selection of cabbage leaves in a garden - Jordi Salas/Getty Images There are multiple companion plants that will ...

TIME FOR SUNDAY GARDENER. I’M HERE AT VALLEY VIEW FARMS WITH KERRY ENGLE. GOOD MORNING. I LOVE BEING IN THIS SECTION. I CAN JUST SMELL IT BECAUSE WE’RE IN FRONT OF ALL THE HERBS AND JUST SUCH AN ...

Most people have a garden story that ends the same way: the slugs won, or the heat hit early, or the soil just never seemed ...

Barb Davisson of Spokane has been growing this basil plant in her south-facing kitchen window all winter. Basil loves warm weather and is very sensitive to the cold temperatures we are getting this ...

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 ...