This sun-loving herb likes consistent moisture.

Sweet and spicy with hints of cloves and mint, basil (Ocimum basilicum), an herb commonly used in Mediterranean cuisine, is an easy-to-grow plant that's popular with gardeners and cooks. But, it's ...

I plucked some basil sprigs from our herb garden and I removed the flowering parts. I knew I should pick leaves fairly often to keep the plant productive. I also knew not to pick the plant bare. Leave ...

I plucked some basil sprigs from our herb garden and I removed the flowering parts. I knew I should pick leaves fairly often to keep the plant productive. I also knew not to pick the plant bare. Leave ...