If you’ve ever planted basil in the early spring, you know how magical it feels—lush green leaves, heavenly aroma, and endless possibilities for pesto, caprese salads, and garnishes. But then summer ...

Basil is an annual, so knowing when to harvest it before it perishes is tricky. July, it turns out, could be the month to ...

Nothing can ruin a lovely summer day out in the garden quicker than a chigger bite. Although these tiny, microscopic bugs don't seem like a big deal compared to their tick cousins, their bite can ...

Basil is relatively straightforward to cultivate, and keeping herbs on your kitchen counter is tremendously handy, as their leaves will dramatically enhance the flavour of pasta, soups, and even ...

From pesto to Caprese salad and cocktails to pasta dishes, basil is a favorite ingredient in the kitchen and a must-have in any Southern herb garden. When temperatures consistently stay in the 80s, ...

Basil is generally considered straightforward to maintain, leading many people to simply leave it sitting in a pot. Yet without taking a few seconds to carry out one simple gardening task, it will ...

Seven steps saved my doomed plants (and my patience).

This easy-to-grow perennial from the mint family is known for its fragrant qualities. In fact, its name derives from the ...