Basil is one of the easiest, and tastiest, of the culinary herbs to grow. All you need is a small pot, some good soil, water and sun. More than 30 species of basil are available as starts or seed.

Of the four basils Helen Chesnut grew this year, a variety called Greg, from William Dam Seeds, was the most compact, nicely shaped, and long-lasting. I have a longstanding habit of growing four of ...

Tuck basil plants into unused sunny garden corners, display them among vegetables, edge a flower garden with dwarf types, or plant the more ornamental purple-leaved cultivars right among the flowering ...

There is no happier marriage in the garden than that of basil and tomato. Consider the pair: Both worship the sun and thrive in rich, well-drained soil high in organic matter but not too high in ...

Basil is one of the most popular and widely used culinary herbs. It has a warm, spicy smell and flavor varies by type. The most common variety is sweet basil. Other popular varieties include Italian, ...

I’m no gourmet, but even a bumbling cook like me loves growing basil. I appreciate what garden-fresh basil does for tomatoes, either fresh or cooked — and for soups, stews, eggs and salads. To dry ...

Can you imagine a garden without basil? Impossible! Its familiar fragrance, easy care and many uses make it indispensable in herb, ornamental and container gardens -- and, of course -- in the kitchen.

If I had to choose just one herb for my garden, it would have to be basil. Granted, I would want every variety of basil, from Genovese to Thai, lemon to lime, but I would be happy with just basil.

Basil season is officially upon us. As summer temperatures (finally) get underway, so too does this heat-loving herb. It can be tempting to start sowing and planting basil as soon as spring begins, ...