Basil is a beloved herb and an essential ingredient in every season. But is it possible to keep this plant as a perennial and enjoy its tasty leaves year after year? If you live in USDA hardiness ...

TIME FOR BASIL: Put in basil plants now and enjoy a wonderful fresh seasoning for summer cooking. Many herbs already in your garden, such as thyme, sage, oregano, mint, dill, cilantro and parsley, are ...

Native to the warm areas of Asia, where it's a perennial herb, basil is grown as an annual in the cooler Northwest and doesn't do well if planted too early. It won't do much of anything until the soil ...

Basil is a tender annual herb that thrives in warm, sunny conditions and well-draining soil. Regular pruning and pinching encourages bushier growth and a continuous harvest throughout the summer.

Most other herbs need to be used with discretion, but not basil. Basil is best if you use lots of it! Like just about every other fresh food, basil tastes best picked fresh from the garden. If you ...