Basil is an absolute blessing to have in the garden, so it makes sense you would want to improve the chances of a big harvest. Companion planting basil with the right friends can increase your harvest ...
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How to Grow Basil from Cuttings
Basil can be a finicky herb to grow from seed. It can fail if the light or humidity isn't right, or if you speak to it too sternly during the germination process. Fortunately, there's a different way ...
13 Common Basil Plant Pests and Diseases
Basil is one of the most popular culinary herbs to grow, thanks to its fragrance and delicious flavor. It's also one of the easiest herbs to grow, so when your basil plants start to die, you wonder ...
4 Best Methods to Dry Basil and Preserve Your Harvest
Every herb gardener has struggled with a harvest that they don't know how to use up before it goes bad. Or perhaps you long for homegrown flavors in the middle of the winter. Either way, learning how ...
Growing Basil: The Complete Guide to Plant, Care, and Harvest Basil
Basil is one of the herbs I'm obsessed with growing well. It has a unique aroma that fills the garden with a fresh, spicy scent that I can't get enough of, and it lends dishes a subtle peppery flavor ...
How to Harvest Basil Plus Freeze and Store it in 8 Easy Steps
Do you grow basil in your herb garden? If you care for your basil correctly, you’ll probably end up with more than you can use while it’s fresh. What do you do with it when you have too much? You ...
21 Types of Basil That Are Beautiful, Flavorful, and Utterly Delicious
My husband and I recently planted a large herb garden at our new homestead. I remember when we planted our herb garden at our old, smaller homestead. We started the plants from seeds and just ...
Micro-Gardening: How to Start Growing Plants in Tiny Spaces
Don't have much space? That's no reason not to grow at least some of your own food. Don't let a lack of room stop you. You can grow your favorite vegetables or fruit, even in the tightest ...
How to Grow Salvia for Long-Lasting Color in Your Garden
Salvia brings color and fragrance to garden borders, patio pots, meadows, wildflower patches, or challenging, dry areas. These tough plants come in a massive range of colors and sizes, with some ...