Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Spruce / K. Dave Basil is a beloved herb and an essential ingredient in every season. But is it possible to keep this plant as ...

Grow fresh basil with our step-by-step instructions.

I don’t play favorites in my herb garden, but nothing tastes quite as much of summer as fresh basil. Fragrant, low maintenance and oh, so versatile in the kitchen, basil is the perfect addition to any ...

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.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... One of the many pleasures and essences of the outdoor growing season is basil. What other edible herb breathes so much flavor and summer sunshine into a dish ...

Whether you're whipping up homemade pesto, topping your favorite pizza, or tossing together a Caprese salad, fresh basil just makes everything taste better. Just ask Ree! She grows a ton every summer ...