The 12 easiest herbs to grow in your garden Basil (Ocimum basilicum), an annual ... which is an excellent choice to use along ...

"Plonk the basil cuttings in water," he instructed. Patience is key, but according to Simon, it won't be a lengthy wait. The signal to plant comes when tiny roots start to appear. After a mere ...

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.