Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The leaves and stem of a Thai basil plant Thai basil is a distinctly aromatic herb that is popular in southeast Asian cuisines and ...

Growing basil from seed is an easy, budget-friendly way to enjoy plenty of this herb's flavorful leaves.

Basil (Ocimum spp.), a widely used herb that adds flavor to sauces, salads, main dishes, and sides, is native to Southeast Asia, India, and Africa. Different varieties vary in size, shape, and flavor, ...

Basil is one of the most popular herbs to grow at home, and can be used in a wide variety of dishes. It also makes a great herb for windowsill containers. If you want a clever shortcut and new plants ...

Basil flowering takes energy from leaf production, causing leaves to become bitter and bad for cooking. Keep basil from flowering by pinching off any flowering bits to redirect energy to the leaves.

The last week of June is the time to set your flowers up for continued color by fertilizing and remembering to dead head and pinch back annuals such as petunias, geraniums and marigolds. A good rule ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... 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 ...

Basil is loaded with nutrients. It’s primarily used in a culinary setting as an herb. As a vegetable, basil is used in soups, salads, as garnish or marinated in olive oil for use in pesto and various ...