A bowl of fresh basil on a cutting board with some basil leaves scattered around it - Avocado_studio/Shutterstock Companion planting, the practice of sowing different ...

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Like humans, plants often do well when they have reliable companions who complement their lifestyle but don't invade their space. They may have similar needs but know when to leave each other alone.

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 ...

Learning how to grow basil indoors will enable you to have a continual, fresh supply of this wonderfully fragrant herb year round. Growing basil in the garden is a popular activity in the spring and ...

Buying dried basil at the supermarket is convenient, but fresh herbs are far more flavourful and very easy to grow with just ...

ANNE WRITES: WHY IS BASIL SO DIFFICULT TO GROW? I planted some seeds in the ground in March with no success. I visited a local nursery and they only had sweet basil and Thai basil. What is the ...

Many of the most commonly used herbs in the kitchen are easily grown indoors including basil, chives, dill, parsley, and ...

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is one of the absolute best plants to grow at home. The leaves are delicious in an endless number of dishes, from homemade pesto to your favorite Thai curry. Not just great ...

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, ...