Basil flowers have a charm of their own, and can be used for decorative bouquets. However, the leaves start to get a bitter flavor once blooming begins. Growth of new tender leaves also slows once the ...

Some gardeners harvest herbs timidly, taking just a leaf or two so the plant will keep going. But for fast-growing pantry ...

Basil is an annual, so knowing when to harvest it before it perishes is tricky. July, it turns out, could be the month to ...

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.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... One of the many pleasures and essences of the outdoor growing season is basil. What other edible herb breathes so much flavor and summer sunshine into a dish ...

Grab your snips and learn how to prune basil to delay flowering and encourage more flavorful leaves to grow. Pruning basil prevents flowering, encourages growth, produces cuttings, and promotes tender ...