Someone harvesting leaves from their basil plant with a pair of scissors. - Elva Etienne/Getty Images Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is one of the most rewarding herbs to grow, especially for beginners.

Although fresh basil is now available in supermarkets year-round, it’s not the same as being able to go into your own backyard (or turn to the planter on your windowsill) and picking a few leaves when ...

Basil is beloved by gardeners and chefs because it's easy to grow, has a distinctive flavor, and can thrive both indoors and outdoors. Plus, this delectable herb can be continuously harvested ...

SEATTLE — Ciscoe Morris joined New Day Northwest to talk all about basil. Here are some of his tips. Associated with great taste, romance and fine dining, and a key ingredient in Italian, Indian and ...

One of the many pleasures and essences of the outdoor growing season is basil. What other edible herb breathes so much flavor and summer sunshine into a dish? If basil conjures romantic dreams of ...

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 ...

Few things spice up a dish — or, for that matter, an herb garden — like basil. With flavor profiles that include sweet, spicy and even citrusy, the herbaceous staple is a favorite of both growers and ...

If you're eager to start gardening this month, there's a long list of herbs you can sow inside right now — and you can learn even how to grow basil indoors for year-round harvests. An outdoor herb ...

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.

Growing basil indoors or outdoors can be tricky, but avoiding these common mistakes can keep your plants healthy, lush, and flavorful all season long.

Basil is easy to grow, but that simplicity can lead some plant owners to neglect an important summer task that takes less than five minutes but keeps the leaves fresh and flavourful. Herbs are some of ...