Pungent and flavorful, basil is a widespread herb that elevates dishes from just about any type of cuisine. But one country ...

It’s summer, and around our house, scented plants seem to pop up everywhere: lavender, rosemary, basil, Russian sage, ...

African Blue Basil, Ocimum kilimandscharicum x basilicum Whether you garden in-ground or in a single windowbox, there is a ...

If you want to draw butterflies and bees to your garden while handling the heat of summer, Thai basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a smart choice. This hardy herb thrives in high temperatures and doubles as ...

An efficient plant propagation system through nodal explants was established in Ocimum gratissimum L, a medicinally important herbaceous perennial herb belonging to the family Lamiaceae. Axillary ...

First thing in the morning, tiptoe out to the garden and pick a piece of basil to freshen your breath. If you pick one from ...

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Tulsi (Holy Basil) is one of the most important herbs in the world of spirituality and sacred living. Tulsi is not only a plant; it is a direct representation of purity, devotion, and spiritual ...

Basil is best when it’s ripped with your teeth; you’re mainlining the plant’s pure flavor. But it drives me nuts when a recipe calls for basil to be added to tomato sauce, as so many do.

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the basil sprigs and lemon and orange zests. Let the ...