How do I grow Basil?
Basil is an annual herb that is very easy to grow, and extremely useful to have around. Fresh basil makes gardening worth it! Basil can be grown easily in your garden, or in flower pots and window...
View ArticleHow to Grow Basil in Pots
When growing basil in containers, the basil still has the same basic needs as when it is grown outside. Basil grown in pots needs well drained soil, nutrients, proper light and moisture. Water and...
View ArticlePinching Off Leaves
When growing any kind of herb, pinching off the leaves will help the plant grow fuller. The leaves that you pinch off of your herbs can be used in recipes. How to Pinch Off Leaves When pinching off...
View ArticleHow Do You Use Basil from Your Garden?
One of the best things about summer, in my opinion, is fresh-from-the-garden Basil. Yummy! Would you like to know how to use basil fresh from your garden? Here’s how! Pinch off leaves Unlike growing...
View ArticlePreserving Fresh Herbs
One of the benefits of growing fresh herbs is the flavor, which is usually more intense than dried herbs, thankfully. The hard part is in preserving herbs while maintaining that great flavor. The key,...
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