Sweet basil plant

Sweet basil is that quintessential Italian herb that we all seem to love. Let me show you how to grow and use this wonderful herb.

Are you growing your own basil to utilize in cooking, but aren't sure how often to water it? Find out the proper watering schedule for basil.

Here's how to harvest fresh basil straight from the plant for delicious, aromatic flavour and still leave your plant healthy and productive.

Basil is a delightful kitchen herb with a sweetly spicy flavor, fast growth, and easy cultivation. But should it be allowed to flower? Find out now.

Are wondering what the best basil companion plants are for your garden? Here's what you should plant with basil- and what should be kept away!

See how to grow and harvest your own crop of basil anywhere! Basil is perfect for growing in pots, raised beds or a traditional garden.

Every summer I grow Mrs. Burns lemon basil, a lemon scented type of sweet basil. Like all basil plants, Mrs. Burns lemon basil prefers warm weather, full sun, and plenty of moisture. I grow mine from seeds in large containers and in the vegetable garden. Throughout the summer I harvest the leaves and use them

We currently have five pots of sweet basil sitting on our balcony. But since we are in need of more space for other plants, I am considering to uproot three of the five tomorrow. The plants have started to flower, which means it is towards the end of its life anyway. The leaves aren't looking very good and they're not growing to be as big as they did before. But before I kill off my first herb plant, let me take you through the stages of growing sweet basil from seeds. Sweet Basil is a…

Photo about Genovese Basil plant (Ocimum basilicum, sweet basil). Image of spicy, perennial, food - 2005893

Sweet basil is the tastiest and most popular garden herb around! Come learn the basics of how to care for the plants.