Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gardener holding a tray of basil seedlings ready for planting - Zbynek Pospisil/Getty Images For pesto lovers and those who adore ...

Knowing how to grow fresh basil is paramount in the culinary world (or really anyone with functional taste buds)—the dried version just doesn’t compare to the zesty, peppery flavors in its vibrant ...

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 ...

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 ...

Give your herbs the best soil and keep them contained and well-watered. Find out which summer herbs you should plant in pots ...

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, ...

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.

Basil is a delicious herb that can be used in sweet and savory dishes alike. But if you want to harvest more from the plant, ...

Here’s how to keep the harvest coming.