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 ...

Fresh on your pizza, added to your favorite Italian and Southeastern Asian dishes, or made into pesto, it’s not surprising basil is often called the king of herbs. Look for opportunities to include ...

A key guideline for planting basil outdoors is to monitor the temperature. For seeds to germinate, basil needs soil between ...

Fresh on your pizza, added to your favorite Italian and Southeastern Asian dishes, or made into pesto, it’s not surprising basil is often called the king of herbs. Look for opportunities to include ...

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 (Ocimum basilicum) is rightfully listed among the herbs that are perfect for growing in your backyard garden. Its enduring popularity stems from its ease of growth coupled with the culinary, ...

At my condo, my garden is limited to two large containers where I usually grow tomatoes, but this year I’m using one to grow basil so I can make homemade pesto, which I love. Basil is a warm-weather ...

How often to water your basil plants depends on weather and where they're planted in the garden. Here's how to keep this ...

There is nothing quite like the smell of fresh basil. It instantly transports you to a warm Italian kitchen or a sunny summer ...