Some basil varieties are perfectly happy with a good dose of bright, indirect sunlight, while others crave the full, blazing sun to really flourish. To keep your basil happy, you'll want to do a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Basil, a member of the mint family, is a common ingredient in various culinary cultures — perhaps most famously in Italian pesto ...

Basil is a member of the mint family, and even the varieties so prized by Italian cooks originated in Asia. Though grown as an annual in California, the hardy plant is actually a woody perennial that ...

Get out of your basil rut by diving into the diversity of this royal herb. Summer is basil’s time to shine. The herb loves heat and can be grown in full or part sun. It prefers rich, well-drained soil ...

All types of basil make useful companion plants, but one type is the clear winner for deterring pests. Growing basil as a companion plant provides natural pest control. A study showed bush basil ...

AMES, IA - As the popularity of fresh culinary herbs increases, growers are looking to year-round production methods to supply distributors and local consumers. In colder climates, culinary herb ...