Growing basil from seed in early spring is a great way to get a jump on your summer garden. Not only are seeds an inexpensive way to grow loads of the herb, but they also allow you to try out unusual ...

Growing this culinary favorite is easier than you think.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. To get the specifics on basil plant care, we consulted Adam Weiss, founder of Pike Lane Gardens in Woodstock, New York. In this ...

You don't even have to leave the kitchen for a few snips of fresh basil.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Basil is easy to grow as long as it has warmth, bright light, and ample water. It can even grow indoors year-round. It comes in ...

Few things spice up a dish — or, for that matter, an herb garden — like basil. With flavor profiles that include sweet, spicy and even citrusy, the herbaceous staple is a favorite of both growers and ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images Basil is a warm-season herb that doesn’t take well to cold temperatures—that first frost can damage or kill it.