Basil is a kitchen herb in the mint family. Although it’s native to India, basil is used in a wide number of cuisines, from Italian to Thai and Vietnamese foods. While sweet basil might be the most ...

All types of basil make useful companion plants, but one type is the clear winner for deterring pests. Growing basil as a companion plant provides natural pest control. A study showed bush basil ...

Although the offerings at most grocery stores might make you think otherwise, there is more than one variety of fresh basil. Take a look at your local farmers’ market or garden store and you’ll ...

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 ...

A bowl of fresh basil on a cutting board with some basil leaves scattered around it - Avocado_studio/Shutterstock Companion planting, the practice of sowing different ...

Basil is easy to grow as long as it has warmth, bright light, and ample water. It can even grow indoors year-round. It comes in many varieties, such as Genovese, sweet, Thai, and holy basil, and it ...

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 ...

Each year, tracks from musical artists of all types vie for the coveted “song of the summer” title. If there were an herb of the summer, that crown would always be snugly rested atop basil’s head.

Different species have different lighting needs, and ignoring this can lead to leggy, weak plants instead of the lush, bushy basil you're dreaming of. Some basil varieties are perfectly happy with a ...