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 ...

Discover the joys of growing fresh basil with our step-by-step instructions. Knowing how to grow fresh basil is paramount in the culinary world (or really anyone with functional taste buds)—the dried ...

Basil thrives in warm, sunny locations outside - but not everyone has the room to grow it. Luckily, you can also grow this ...

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 ...

Q. Every year I try to grow basil, my favourite herb, and every year I fail. Seeds I plant either fail to germinate or they produce plants that collapse or turn black. I’m willing to try again if you ...

If you would like to know how to grow a big harvest of basil watch this video for my five top tips on basil growing! Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in se Queensland ...

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Q. As much as I like basil, ...

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Q: I would like to have ...

Basil is one of the most beloved herbs in home gardens, and for good reason—it’s fragrant, flavourful, and relatively easy to grow. However, like any plant, basil thrives best when given the right ...

Basil is a warm-season herb that doesn’t take well to cold temperatures—that first frost can damage or kill it. However, you don’t have to wait until summer to cook with the fresh herb. You can enjoy ...