A purple basil plant is wilting in a clay flower pot. - Alena Sapronova/Shutterstock Basil is notoriously sensitive to cold, and even a light frost can cause significant damage, including wilting or ...

Watch as a basil plant transforms from a tiny seed into a lush, flowering beauty over 75 days in this captivating time-lapse ...

Gardener holding a tray of basil seedlings ready for planting - Zbynek Pospisil/Getty Images For pesto lovers and those who adore Mediterranean dishes, basil (Ocimum basilicum) is one of those ...

Get out of your basil rut by diving into the diversity of this royal herb. Summer is basil’s time to shine. The herb loves heat and can be grown in full or part sun. It prefers rich, well-drained soil ...

Basil is a tender annual herb that thrives in warm, sunny conditions and well-draining soil. Regular pruning and pinching encourages bushier growth and a continuous harvest throughout the summer.

With the right love and care for a basil plant, it's not long before you have the main ingredients for delicious culinary recipes and a wonderfully bright addition to your herb garden. But trouble ...

Basil is one of the tastiest herbs in any kitchen garden, but these delicate plants can wilt if they're not receiving the proper care. Here's why basil plants can be susceptible to wilting, plus seven ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... 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 ...

Basil is certainly the most popular summer herb in local gardens. The warm, long days of this time of the year are perfectly suited to these easy-to-grow plants. Basil supposedly derives its name from ...

Basil is notoriously sensitive to cold, and even a light frost can cause significant damage, including wilting or death. It's not just freezing temperatures; even a drop to around 50 degrees ...