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 ...

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

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 ...

When you grow it yourself, basil is can introduce so much to your cooking. For best advice, follow these expert tips for keeping it alive, year round.

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).

The cone-shaped thing is called bird’s nest fungus. (Courtesy Joe in Derwood, Maryland) Joe in Derwood, Maryland, sent a cool-looking photo and writes: “Can you please tell me what these cone shaped ...

Herb gardeners are being urged to take a few seconds to tend to their basil plants, as it is very easy for them to stop growing or even die if a simple task is not done now. Basil can be a very ...

You don't even have to leave the kitchen for a few snips of fresh basil. Basil is a warm-season herb that doesn’t take well to cold temperatures—that first frost can damage or kill it. However, you ...