Another possible reason your basil plants get leggy in late summer could be a lack of regular pruning. Pinching back the tips of young plants and regularly harvesting stems from mature plants can ...

Basil is an annual herb that can be grown from seed or is easily transplanted. To ensure your basil plant reaches its full potential, pruning is essential. Cutting back basil plants regularly during ...

Basil flowers have a charm of their own, and can be used for decorative bouquets. However, the leaves start to get a bitter flavor once blooming begins. Growth of new tender leaves also slows once the ...

I love growing basil every year to harvest fresh aromatic leaves to cook with. It also makes for an attractive leafy plant to have in your kitchen garden, and can infuse scent into your patio space.

I used to think basil was impossible to keep alive. Every plant I bought looked amazing on day one, then turned yellow and sad within a week. Sounds familiar? I’ve been there more times than I’d like ...