Is it us, or does homegrown basil just taste better? With the right soil, sunlight, and water, you can always have this ...

Basil is the easiest herb to grow indoors. Here are all the tips and tricks you need to enjoy a continuous windowsill harvest ...

Gardener holding a tray of basil seedlings ready for planting - Zbynek Pospisil/Getty Images For pesto lovers and those who adore Mediterranean dishes, basil (Ocimum basilicum) is one of those ...

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 ...

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Whether you're whipping up homemade pesto, topping your favorite pizza, or tossing together a Caprese salad, fresh basil just makes everything taste better. Just ask Ree! She grows a ton every summer ...

Dear Carol: Do you have any tips for growing mint plants? I have lost two already. Also, my basil has usually lives for 6 months and as I pinch off the leaves, it seems to grow less and gets smaller ...

While your garden is winding down for the approaching winter season, plant this garden duo in the ground or a container to ...