There are scores of cultivated basil varieties available, including Thai basil, lime basil, lemon basil, sweet basil, Napolitano, Genovese and dark opal basil. (Betty Cahill, Special to The Denver ...

Basil is a delicious and useful herb, but if using it properly in your recipes has you stumped, this comprehensive guide can help. Welcome to Basil 101.

Growing your own basil lets you always have the fragrant herb on hand. But before you embark on your basil-growing journey, get to know these common problems.

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

Basil is one of Britain’s best-loved herbs, but despite its popularity, it’s not always the easiest plant to keep going ...

Basil can be a bit fickle. Experts offer advice to help you grow it better — plus some ideas for how to enjoy it.

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

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 ...

Secrets to growing a summer favorite: basil Aromatic herb has specific needs for watering, harvesting ...

Few things spice up a dish – or, for that matter, an herb garden – like basil. With flavor profiles that include sweet, spicy and even citrusy, the herbaceous staple is a favorite of both ...