Basil is a great plant to have in your garden and your dinner, but getting from the garden to the table without damaging your plant requires proper care in your harvesting. Not only do you need to ...

Regularly harvesting basil helps the plant stay bushy, healthy, and productive for a longer growing season. Pick leaves by gently pinching from the top down, which encourages fuller growth and ...

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.

For me, there’s a similarity between cooking with herbs and looking at art or listening to loud, fun music. Without those things, life is dull. Imagine your world with white walls, quiet rooms and ...

Summer is here, and that means salads, cocktails and fresh pasta dishes. Herbs can brighten up any of these dishes and make them even more delicious. However, keeping herbs fresh can be tricky. Few ...

Harvest basil when the plant reaches 6 to 8 inches tall and has at least four sets of leaves. "You can also harvest throughout the growing season, ideally before the plant flowers," says Sally McCabe, ...