Get the most out of your basil plants with these simple tips.Reviewed by Sylvia DuaxGrowing basil in the ground or containers ...

Read on to learn how to harvest basil, when to do it, and the proper way to pluck leaves or snip stems. There are several timing elements to keep in mind when harvesting basil leaves. Harvesting ...

If you’re planning to use the basil leaves right away—like as you’re cooking a meal—go ahead and pick them when you need them. But if you’re going to store the basil to use later ...

But more often than not, a recipe calls for just a couple of leaves to be added as a garnish ... we were determined to figure out how to store fresh basil so that it stays greener for longer.

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We have a couple of plants that need to be harvested from the garden this week. One we planted in the winter, and it does not ...

"I've never had easy access to fresh herbs at a local grocery store ... growing and picking your own." Basil doesn't like cold weather, so make sure to plant about two weeks after the last ...