Basil (Ocimum spp.), a widely used herb that adds flavor to sauces, salads, main dishes, and sides, is native to Southeast Asia, India, and Africa. Different varieties vary in size, shape, and flavor, ...

Basil is an incredibly versatile herb that can be used in daily cooking, but if you want it to thrive all winter long, follow ...

I recently planted a basil plant in a pot on my front porch, and it seems some kind of bug is eating it. It gets chewed down to the stem. They don't seem to be bite marks, more like melted away. Any ...

My basil plants have dark spots on them. What causes this and what can I do? There are several things that could cause this problem, but the most likely culprit is overwatering and/or poor drainage, ...

My basil plants started getting a yellow cast to the leaves, which then turned brown and fell off a few days later. Basil has always been easy for me to grow. I am wondering what this problem is and ...

Basil is the easiest herb to grow indoors. Here are all the tips and tricks you need to enjoy a continuous windowsill harvest ...

My basil plants -- Genovese, Opal and globe -- are full of possibilities. My friend, Terri, and I plan to pulverize our pesto of basil leaves, baby spinach, walnuts and freshly grated asiago, olive ...

FARGO -- My basil plants are still seedlings, but I know that soon I'll have an abundance of leafy greens. A blog called "The Bitten Word," written by a foodie couple in Washington, D.C., breaks down ...