Whether you're whipping up homemade pesto, topping your favorite pizza, or tossing together a Caprese salad, fresh basil just makes everything taste better. Just ask Ree! She grows a ton every summer ...

From pesto to Caprese salad and cocktails to pasta dishes, basil is a favorite ingredient in the kitchen and a must-have in any Southern herb garden. When temperatures consistently stay in the 80s, ...

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.

If you're a fan of cooking with fresh herbs, it only makes sense to grow them at home. It turns out, with this growing method ...

To keep your basil happy, you'll want to do a little research on the specific variety you're growing. While many common basils thrive under standard grow lights or in sunny windowsills, purple basils, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. No summery Italian dish is complete without an obligatory basil garnish. This slightly peppery and anisey herb is the key ingredient in a ...