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, ...

All a basil plant needs is sun, water, and a bit of pruning in order to grow long, luscious, and aromatic leaves. Basil comes in several varieties, from sweet to spicy, and it can be found in shades ...

Basil is a popular herb that is easy to grow, but it can be tricky to keep it healthy and produce big, lush leaves ...

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.

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

Basil is one of those things I can never have enough of in my garden. It's great for Caprese salad, pesto, pasta salads, and muddling into summer drinks. There's really no substitute for fresh basil, ...

Imagine stepping outside your door and plucking fresh basil leaves to for your favorite dishes? Container gardening is a convenient way to grow this popular herb, no matter how limited your outdoor ...

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 ...

I see it every spring about the time the first vegetables start to appear in the stores. Tucked in among the cabbages, spinach and lettuce are basil plants … shivering, cold basil plants. I almost ...

Basil is a popular, easy-to-grow herb that many gardeners (and chefs) adore. Its delicious leaves bring a delightful blend of sweet, peppery, and clove-like flavors to a variety of dishes. However, ...

Eggplants: Is the specialty eggplant this year’s heirloom tomato? It’s been coming for a while, but this summer, the variety of eggplants at farmers markets is astonishing. At the Santa Monica market ...