Discover the joys of growing fresh basil with our step-by-step instructions. Knowing how to grow fresh basil is paramount in the culinary world (or really anyone with functional taste buds)—the dried ...

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.

Try propagating basil in both water and soil. Basil needs indirect light, clean water, and a humid environment to grow. Propagate basil between late spring and end of summer. If you're growing a ...

If you love pesto, a basil plant can feed you for many dinners. Here's when and how you should trim back your basil plants to enjoy the most production.

As an occasionally distracted deck-gardener, the one plant I must have in abundance is basil. This hardy annual is my favorite herb and once the sun is out for good in the heart of New England, I keep ...