lettuce leaf basil grows out of some chunky soil. - aephthlm/Shutterstock Basil, a member of the mint family, is a common ingredient in various culinary cultures — perhaps most famously in Italian ...

Basil is a member of the mint family, and even the varieties so prized by Italian cooks originated in Asia. Though grown as an annual in California, the hardy plant is actually a woody perennial that ...

Each year, tracks from musical artists of all types vie for the coveted “song of the summer” title. If there were an herb of the summer, that crown would always be snugly rested atop basil’s head.

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 ...

All types of basil make useful companion plants, but one type is the clear winner for deterring pests. Growing basil as a companion plant provides natural pest control. A study showed bush basil ...

Basil is a commonly available grocery store item. You might even be growing it in your backyard, or see it in your neighbors' planters. Forget borrowing a cup of sugar, lend us the herbs! The ...

Basil, a member of the mint family, is a common ingredient in various culinary cultures — perhaps most famously in Italian pesto and tomato dishes. The variety you'll see most often is sweet basil, ...