Basil is a member of the mint family, and even the varieties so prized by Italian cooks originated in Asia. Though grown as an annual in California, the hardy plant is actually a woody perennial that ...

Everyone loves basil in pesto or Caprese salad, but there are so many more ways to make great use of this bright, versatile herb. Learn how to buy, store, and cook with basil. Simply Recipes / Lori ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Learning how to grow basil indoors on the windowsill. Learning how to grow basil indoors will enable you to have a continual, ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! Another beautiful week of weather in April is upon us. However, rain and cooler weather are in the forecast for the weekend. If you get the itch to go out ...

Each year, tracks from musical artists of all types vie for the coveted “song of the summer” title. If there were an herb of the summer, that crown would always be snugly rested atop basil’s head.

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 ...

Tomatoes, garlic, chives, basil, parsley, thyme and sage have been permanent residents in my garden for ages. But every year, I experiment with new -– or new to me — crops. Many turn out to be ...