Basil is a warm-season herb that doesn’t take well to cold temperatures—that first frost can damage or kill it. However, you don’t have to wait until summer to cook with the fresh herb. You can enjoy ...

Truly one of the glories of the summer garden, basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a pungent herb that adds excitement to all sorts of salads, sandwiches, and pasta dishes. The thought of that homegrown ...

Plus, common mistakes to avoid.

Try propagating basil in both water and soil. Basil needs indirect light, clean water, and a humid environment to grow. Propagate basil between late spring and end of summer. If you're growing a ...

When the weather gets colder, those gardens that sprouted up this spring don’t have to end. Many herbs grow well inside during the chillier months of the year and don’t take up much space in your home ...

Having fresh herbs on hand will elevate your cooking and your living space.

The last week of June is the time to set your flowers up for continued color by fertilizing and remembering to dead head and pinch back annuals such as petunias, geraniums and marigolds. A good rule ...

It was 1985 and I had the first Cuisinart food processor on the block. My best friend Betsy was growing more basil (Ocimum basilicum) than she knew what to do with and suggested we use my new gadget ...