Knowing how to grow fresh basil is paramount in the culinary world (or really anyone with functional taste buds)—the dried version just doesn’t compare to the zesty, peppery flavors in its vibrant ...

Here’s how to keep the harvest coming.

Basil is one of those things I can never have enough of in my garden. It's great for Caprese salad, pesto, pasta salads, and muddling into summer drinks. There's really no substitute for fresh basil, ...

Most of us are familiar with basil. Some only know what it tastes like, others also know what it looks like fresh, and still others also know what it looks like when it is growing. For those of you ...

Of all the herbs, basil is most likely to be crowned prom queen. But for all of basil's understandable popularity, it is also flighty. Fresh basil (note that we're not talking about the skunky-tasting ...

As an occasionally distracted deck-gardener, the one plant I must have in abundance is basil. This hardy annual is my favorite herb and once the sun is out for good in the heart of New England, I keep ...

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, such as Genovese, sweet, Thai, and holy basil, and it ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. From pesto to Caprese salad and cocktails to pasta dishes, basil is a favorite ingredient in the kitchen and a must-have in any ...