Get out of your basil rut by diving into the diversity of this royal herb. Summer is basil’s time to shine. The herb loves heat and can be grown in full or part sun. It prefers rich, well-drained soil ...

Dear Garden Coach: Why is my basil so tough? I planted sweet basil in a barrel with tomatoes, and it is watered deeply. The plants grow well, but the basil leaves are tough. They smell great and taste ...

Q: I’m growing sweet basil in a pot but the leaves taste very bitter. Any idea what may be causing this, and how to prevent it so it’s more enjoyable? Amanda Fiebach, email A: Bitter basil most often ...

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 ...

Fresh on your pizza, added to your favorite Italian and Southeastern Asian dishes, or made into pesto, it’s not surprising basil is often called the king of herbs. Look for opportunities to include ...

You're probably familiar with the culinary herb, sweet basil, but there's another variety you might be less familiar with ...

Everyone likes basil, or I have yet to meet that person who does not. Basil (bay-zill to Americans, ba-zill to the British) is considered the king of herbs owing to its elevated status among them.

If you enjoy growing and cooking with fresh herbs, basil is the prime summer herb for New Orleans gardens. Grown and used in cuisines around the world, basil is indispensable to our local dishes as ...

Everyone loves basil in pesto or Caprese salad, but there are so many more ways to make great use of this bright, versatile herb. Learn how to buy, store, and cook with basil. Simply Recipes / Lori ...

Dear B.: Here is some general information about basil, since there are many types, and some are more tender than others. Lettuce leaf, a Japanese basil, is one of my favorites because the leaves are ...