All a basil plant needs is sun, water, and a bit of pruning in order to grow long, luscious, and aromatic leaves. Basil comes in several varieties, from sweet to spicy, and it can be found in shades ...

Basil gets tall and leggy from low light, lack of pruning, or overfertilizing. Signs include sparse leaves, excess flowers, and short stems from overharvesting. Revive it with proper care, pruning, ...

Basil is the easiest herb to grow indoors. Here are all the tips and tricks you need to enjoy a continuous windowsill harvest ...

One of the many pleasures and essences of the outdoor growing season is basil. What other edible herb breathes so much flavor and summer sunshine into a dish? If basil conjures romantic dreams of ...

Grow fresh basil with our step-by-step instructions. Basil is easy to grow as long as it has warmth, bright light, and ample water. It can even grow indoors year-round. It comes in many varieties, ...

Basil is easy to grow, but that simplicity can lead some plant owners to neglect an important summer task that takes less than five minutes but keeps the leaves fresh and flavourful. Herbs are some of ...

Last week a reader pointed out that my statements regarding pruning were a bit confusing. Thanks William! I admit, it was a bit confusing when I said time to start preparing to prune and then time to ...

I’m growing a ‘Sweet Thai’ basil under lights in my office and every time I walk by and stroke it, it emits an incredible licorice aroma that knocks my socks off. This new variety from Burpee Seed is ...

15:59, Fri, Aug 29, 2025 Updated: 16:01, Fri, Aug 29, 2025 There's nothing better and more rewarding than growing your own ingredients at home. It makes cooking all that more fun - and some say it ...