One bonus of the summer growing season is being able to grow fresh herbs. Herbs, especially fresh herbs, give food a spectacular flavor to savor. Basil is one such annual herb. Many people already use ...

If you give your kitchen pantry a quick perusal, one staple you're likely to find is dried basil. There are dozens of varieties of basil (Ocimum basilicum) that flavor cuisines across the world, ...

Basil is generally a low-maintenance herb, often left to thrive in a pot on its own. But without a quick, straightforward action, it won't grow as desired. When the weather warms up, basil plants may ...