Lavender and basil might seem like a natural pairing, but it's unlikely that these two easy-to-grow plants will thrive when ...

As the warm weather arrives, the urge for summer recipes comes with it, and there's no better ingredient to use than basil ...

A s the summer sun intensifies and alfresco meals become a staple, basil (Ocimum basilicum) takes center stage in countless ...

Garden: Growing vegetables in small garden spaces Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is native to India and Asia having been cultivated there more than 5,000 years ago. It is grown as a perennial in that ...

Culinary herbs have fascinated and fulfilled my senses through the decades, the way airy globe-shaped clusters of dill ...

The jury is out on whether garlic (Allium sativum) and basil (Ocimum basilicum) are planted together to enhance each other's flavors. Still, there's no doubt: Many of garlic's other properties benefit ...

Another herb that can add lovely foliage to your cut garden is basil (Ocimum basilicum). Depending on which variety you buy, you can add glossy green leaves or dramatic purple foliage to your bouquets ...

With warm soil and just-warming air temperatures, June is the perfect time to get these annuals, herbs, and vegetables into ...

These are the 20 best strawberry companion plants to enhance growth, attract pollinators, repel pests, enrich soil, and ...

Don’t let biting bugs keep you from enjoying your outdoor spaces this year. Instead, scatter plants that keep mosquitoes in ...

After cilantro, basil is my favorite herb, found in many a windowsill garden. If you’ve ever dabbled in growing your own herbs, you probably know that basil is spectacularly easy, perhaps even ...