QUESTION: What is the best month to plant basil? I don't want to plant it too early or too late in the season and I still haven't planted yet. - Emily L ANSWER: This will depend upon your planting zone. Each planting zone has a final frost date. Therefore, you can plan your … [Read more...]
Is it better to grow basil inside or outside?
QUESTION: Is it better to grow basil inside or outside? I'd like to grow some because I use it a lot in cooking and I'm wondering what's better / easier. - Jen S ANSWER: This might be a little controversial, but in my opinion, I think it’s better to grow basil indoors. The … [Read more...]
Solving Black Spots on Basil Leaves
Got black spots on basil leaves and looking for a solution? Basil is one of the most popular culinary herbs in the world. You can find it in cuisine from Italy, Northeast Asia, and its native land of India. Many cooks and chefs call basil the “king of herbs” There are … [Read more...]
11 Popular Garden Herbs to Grow Yourself
Looking for ideas for which herbs to grow in your garden? One rule of thumb is to grow what you like to eat or cook with! If you eat a lot of garlic or basil, then you should be growing it yourself. Here's a roundup of popular herbs to give you some ideas on what you might want … [Read more...]
How to Grow Basil
First things first! For the record, this is an irritating video. Her words don’t match her lips, so it’s annoying to watch. But, she lays out in detail how to grow basil in just over six minutes. So, if you are looking for a thorough How to Grow Basil video, this one is for you. … [Read more...]