Basil is an annual herb that can be grown from seed or is easily transplanted. To ensure your basil plant reaches its full potential, pruning is essential. Cutting back basil plants regularly during ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Growing herbs from seeds or cuttings requires careful handiwork. You have to get the soil, fertilizer, lighting, and watering just right. In ...

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).

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 ...

After enjoying a summer of fresh basil and mozzarella sandwiches, caprese salads, and just-picked basil leaves on homemade pizza, the end of garden season is sometimes a bit of a downer. While a ...

I’m growing a ‘Sweet Thai’ basil under lights in my office and every time I walk by and stroke it, it emits an incredible licorice aroma that knocks my socks off. This new variety from Burpee Seed is ...