Get the most out of your basil plants with these simple tips.

Regularly harvesting basil helps the plant stay bushy, healthy, and productive for a longer growing season. Pick leaves by gently pinching from the top down, which encourages fuller growth and ...

Heinrich states that the key to keeping your basil plant producing new green growth for months is to cut all the main stems back by at least 25%. This will trigger your plant to produce new green ...

Although fresh basil is now available in supermarkets year-round, it’s not the same as being able to go into your own backyard (or turn to the planter on your windowsill) and picking a few leaves when ...

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, ...

There's something quietly satisfying about reaching into your pantry in January and pulling out a jar of dried thyme you grew ...

Basil's multidimensional flavor makes it an ingredient that's more than just a garnish. Check out these tasty and creative ...

If you enjoy growing and cooking with fresh herbs, basil is the prime summer herb for New Orleans gardens. Grown and used in cuisines around the world, basil is indispensable to our local dishes as ...

Harvest basil when the plant reaches 6 to 8 inches tall and has at least four sets of leaves. "You can also harvest throughout the growing season, ideally before the plant flowers," says Sally McCabe, ...