Before you add basil (Ocimum basilicum) to your garden, make sure it’s compatible with the plants that will be growing around it. They should have similar light, water, temperature, and soil needs, or ...

🌿 Discover the shocking secret to growing basil FAST! Whether you're a beginner or a plant pro, this tip will have your basil thriving in no time. Say hello to fresh herbs at your ...

Basil is a popular, easy-to-grow herb that many gardeners (and chefs) adore. Its delicious leaves bring a delightful blend of sweet, peppery, and clove-like flavors to a variety of dishes. However, ...

In the middle of summer, garden vegetables like green beans are proliferating, but so are pests that like to chew and suck on them. Now, a study in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry ...

Try propagating basil in both water and soil. Basil needs indirect light, clean water, and a humid environment to grow. Propagate basil between late spring and end of summer. If you're growing a ...

In the scramble to capitalize on plant-based health trends, basil extract has become the latest “natural miracle” to hit global markets. But behind its earthy branding and herbal promise lies a far ...

Rebecca Roland is an editor of the Southern California/Southwest region, who covers the evolving landscape of LA’s food scene. It’s gearing up to be an exciting summer for Holy Basil. Wedchayan “Deau” ...

Bone Blossom is a limited-time seed from the Grow a Garden Prehistoric event quests. The fruit from this plant sells for an average of 180,000 Sheckles without any mutations. Although it takes longer ...

The last week of June is the time to set your flowers up for continued color by fertilizing and remembering to dead head and pinch back annuals such as petunias, geraniums and marigolds. A good rule ...

In order to provide a sustainable substitute for synthetic dyes, this study investigates the environmentally friendly coloration of cotton fabric utilizing lemon juice as a biomordant and holy basil ...

Holy basil is a very special plant to me. I was stunned to discover I had never dedicated an entire column to the plant that started me on an amazing journey. And, no, I am not talking about ...