Discover the joys of growing fresh basil with our step-by-step instructions. Knowing how to grow fresh basil is paramount in the culinary world (or really anyone with functional taste buds)—the dried ...

I love cooking with fresh herbs, and I think they are well worth the effort it takes to grow them. Fresh herbs add so much to the flavor of cooking. When selecting which culinary herbs you want to ...

For pesto lovers and those who adore Mediterranean dishes, basil (Ocimum basilicum) is one of those must-have herbs every gardener needs to grow during the warmer months of the year. Not only is it ...

Grow herbs and vegetables in the garden with this herb companion planting guide. Learn which herbs to plant together for a maximum yield. The Homesteader’s Herbal Companion (Lyons Press, 2018) by Amy ...

Picture an enticing Caprese salad in front of you — ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, olive oil, and fragrant, sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum). If you grew the tomatoes yourself, then you may have used ...

Based on the number of inquiries we are getting on the Gardening South Texas radio show, many people stuck at home because of the COVID-19 pandemic are growing herbs for the first time. They are easy ...

While it might be tempting to think all sun-loving herbs can happily co-exist, that's not always true. There are a lot of factors to consider when deciding where to plant the different herbs, ...

Now that it’s spring, Here & Now resident chef Kathy Gunst says herbs are a must-have for would-be gardeners and cooks. With host Robin Young, Kathy runs through some of her favorite herbs and shares ...