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 ...

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 ...

Key Points Growing herbs is easy and less expensive than buying fresh herbs at the grocery store.Growing herbs at home eliminates food waste because you can trim off only what you need.Herbs can be ...

Start growing your own sage (Salvia officinalis) from seeds about 8 weeks before the last frost date in your area. Sow 2–3 ...

I’ve been growing herbs in the garden long enough to know they don’t require much. Just water, sunlight and my best ...

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TIME FOR SUNDAY GARDENER. I’M HERE AT VALLEY VIEW FARMS WITH KERRY ENGLE. GOOD MORNING. I LOVE BEING IN THIS SECTION. I CAN JUST SMELL IT BECAUSE WE’RE IN FRONT OF ALL THE HERBS AND JUST SUCH AN ...

ANNE WRITES: WHY IS BASIL SO DIFFICULT TO GROW? I planted some seeds in the ground in March with no success. I visited a local nursery and they only had sweet basil and Thai basil. What is the ...

Basil is a tender annual herb that thrives in warm, sunny conditions and well-draining soil. Regular pruning and pinching encourages bushier growth and a continuous harvest throughout the summer.