There’s no such thing as too much basil if you love making pesto and cooking with fresh herbs. This popular herb thrives in garden beds, but growing basil in pots indoors on a sunny windowsill or ...

Basil needs to be prepared for the temperature drop and lack of sunlight during chilly months. With the right care, however, ...

Imagine stepping outside your door and plucking fresh basil leaves to for your favorite dishes? Container gardening is a convenient way to grow this popular herb, no matter how limited your outdoor ...

Think about it: Where would the world’s favorite dishes be today without the extra flavoring that comes from basil? It’s probably the “sexiest” herb in the garden and for several reasons. Basil is ...

Fill up your planter two-thirds of the way with soil, and then either place your propagated or store bought herbs in a row ...

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? If basil conjures romantic dreams of ...

As we all eye the rising temperatures and grocery store prices, growing your own herbs becomes even more appealing. It's affordable, it's fun, and you get a nonstop supply of herbs (at least for a few ...

In metro Phoenix, cultivating herbs indoors and outdoors requires strategic planning to accommodate our sunny, arid climate. For indoor herbs, select varieties that thrive in containers with proper ...

Growing herbs in containers is best for a variety of reasons. They're easier to maintain and won't overtake other plants in your garden. Rather than cultivating herbs directly in the ground alongside ...

Is there anything more picturesque and charming than an old-fashioned herb garden? Fortunately, you don't need a sprawling yard to grow an assortment of delicious herbs. Many can thrive in pots and ...

This story is part of a package about growing food in containers. Here’s all you need to know, plus learn how to successfully grow fruits and herbs in a contained space. If growing vegetables were ...