Regularly harvesting basil helps the plant stay bushy, healthy, and productive for a longer growing season. Pick leaves by gently pinching from the top down, which encourages fuller growth and ...

We all love seeing fresh herbs coming up in our garden and enjoying the scents as we pluck stems off the plant. Once we're in the kitchen, though, many of us take pause: How do you cut fresh basil?

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 ...