Gardening experts explain seven reasons your basil plant may be wilting. Basil is a favorite herb for so many reasons—it has an inviting fragrance, imparts a lot of flavor, and is easy to grow.
With summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time to sow basil seeds. This wonder plant has been around for over 4,000 years and, throughout history, basil was believed to hold magical ...
Growing your basil outside? First harden the plants off by standing them outside during the day and bringing them in at night for a fortnight. Their final home needs to be a sunny, sheltered spot.
Basil is widely available in supermarkets; look for bright green leaves with no hint of wilting or black spotting. Dried basil retains little of the aroma and flavour of fresh basil, so is of ...