No matter what their size or style, potted herbs growing on your deck, patio or porch bring an extra dimension of beauty to outdoor spaces with their lively colors, fragrances and textures. You'll ...

There’s no such thing as too much basil if you love making pesto and cooking with fresh herbs. This popular herb thrives in garden beds, but growing basil in pots indoors on a sunny windowsill or ...

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

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

An herb tower makes a great culinary garden that you can place just outside the kitchen door or any sunny spot in your landscaping. Not only can fresh herbs liven up any meal you make, they make great ...

ANNE WRITES: WHY IS BASIL SO DIFFICULT TO GROW? I planted some seeds in the ground in March with no success. I visited a local nursery and they only had sweet basil and Thai basil. What is the ...

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

When it comes to growing plants in a small space, making them serve a purpose beyond just looking good can be helpful. Growing herbs means you can have a windowsill of greenery as well as something to ...

We add them to soups, salads, sandwiches and of course the Sunday roast. Whether we’re preparing a savoury or sweet dish, we’re quick to grab a leaf or stalk of our favourite herb. We’re a nation that ...