Most of us are familiar with basil. Some only know what it tastes like, others also know what it looks like fresh, and still others also know what it looks like when it is growing. For those of you ...

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Basil is a member of the mint family, and even the varieties so prized by Italian cooks originated in Asia. The hardy plant is actually a woody perennial that thrives in warm climates. The number of ...

Some are bug magnets, others give off a scent of cinnamon or chopped lime. Head-turners have plumage of royal burgundy; a few are spindly and others grow into lush thickets. They're all basil, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Herbs should be snipped and sniffed. Sweet basil — Ocimum basilicum — is no exception. Its botanical family Ocimum comes from the Greek word okimom, meaning “smell.” The word basilcium comes from the ...

You're probably familiar with the culinary herb, sweet basil, but there's another variety you might be less familiar with ...

The types of flowers you plant in your garden are more important than you think. From perfect pairs to harmonious planting, ...