Edible landscaping is one of the most rewarding ways to transform your yard into a space that’s as nourishing as it is beautiful. Imagine stepping outside and plucking fresh basil for dinner or ...

Often, we focus on one sense in patio gardens: sight. However, the space also benefits from catering to our sense of smell.

Seed-starting time is right around the corner, and that means it’s time to think about tomatoes. I can think of no better summer meal than a thick slice of a homegrown Oxheart between two slices of ...

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic effect of an ethanol extract of Ocimum basilicum L. (EEOb) aerial parts against Ehrlich’s experimental tumor (EET) in mice. Methods: Swiss mice ...

Nothing perks up a tired room any faster than a vase of fresh flowers or a colorful potted plant in full bloom. That same thing applies when you’re trying to spruce up your outdoors. Just the touch of ...

Biscuits spiked with corn and cheese make an inviting destination for fresh tomatoes. These little biscuit sandwiches are a riff on more traditional tomato sandwiches. Brushed with basil mayo and ...

These warm days of August beg us to cook with summer herbs. After all, garden tomatoes are ripening and fresh local fish is available at the market. Redolent basil and dill are a must to honor these ...

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 ...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the phytochemical potential of nine basil varieties (Ocimum basilicum) grown under the same growth conditions, placed in one-gallon black plastic pots, containing ...