How to dry basil from your garden originally appeared on Dengarden. Basil is a real crowd pleaser of a herb: its unique, oily-spicy flavor has been the perfect companion to pasta sauces and pizza for ...

Basil is a real crowd pleaser of a herb: its unique, oily-spicy flavor has been the perfect companion to pasta sauces and pizza for generations. And let’s not forget pesto, of which basil is a main ...

If you enjoy growing and cooking with fresh herbs, basil is the prime summer herb for New Orleans gardens. Grown and used in cuisines around the world, basil is indispensable to our local dishes as ...

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.

Planting herbs in your garden or containers is a great way to enhance your edible garden's offerings, and basil is a common favorite. For the most part, this beloved flavor enhancer is a pretty easy ...

Pour 1 box of Coarse Kosher or Sea Salt in a roaster pan. Layer fresh herbs on top. Place in oven at 250◦ until herbs are ...

For beginner gardeners looking for easy plants to grow, basil is a popular choice. This leafy, fragrant herb has a reputation for being delicious and nearly impossible to mess up. Basil is a very ...

I swear to you I will not complain about this week's heat. When I think back to December, slipping on ice, and breaking my ankle, I will take this July heat in stride any day of the week. For the most ...

Spring-planted basil won’t quit until a fall-winter freeze takes its toll on the useful herb. Basil — the key ingredient to a perfect pesto served over pasta, vegetables and bread — also flavors ...

The cone-shaped thing is called bird’s nest fungus. (Courtesy Joe in Derwood, Maryland) Joe in Derwood, Maryland, sent a cool-looking photo and writes: “Can you please tell me what these cone shaped ...

Stan in Arlington writes: “I’ve had miserable luck growing Genovese Basil the last few years. I usually grow more than 150 plants so I can supply all my neighbors, doctor, dentist and just about ...