Here's why and how a mortar and pestle—the most traditional tool—makes pesto that's creamier, greener, and way more flavorful than a food processor. After the Fourth of July, when I've had my fill of ...

WSDA added the English and Atlantic varieties of ivy to its list of plants banned from sale. Here’s how to identify and ...

Learn why basil plants wilt, how to remedy the problem, and whether basil plants can be revived after wilting.

As the warm weather arrives, the urge for summer recipes comes with it, and there's no better ingredient to use than basil from your own garden!

Avoid overhead watering. Unfortunately, all sweet varieties are very susceptible to downy mildew. Thai basil, lemon basil, lime basil, purple and spicy basils have all been found to be less ...

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. Purple varieties add color and ...

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. Purple varieties add color and ...

Look for opportunities to include basil in gardens, containers, and ornamental plantings. Purple varieties add color and combine nicely with other flowers and vegetables.

Look for opportunities to include basil in gardens, containers, and ornamental plantings. Purple varieties add color and combine nicely with other flowers and vegetables. Everleaf Emerald Towers is a ...

This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to grow basil at home, from seed germination to harvesting. The video covers essential aspects like soil selection, sunlight requirements, and pest ...

A basil variety called Greg, from William Dam Seeds, is compact, nicely shaped, and long-lasting — but there are plenty of dwarf options for window boxes.