Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gardener holding a tray of basil seedlings ready for planting - Zbynek Pospisil/Getty Images For pesto lovers and those who adore ...

Few things spice up a dish — or, for that matter, an herb garden — like basil. With flavor profiles that include sweet, spicy and even citrusy, the herbaceous staple is a favorite of both growers and ...

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Basil is one of those things I can never have enough of in my garden. It's great for Caprese salad, pesto, pasta salads, and muddling into summer drinks. There's really no substitute for fresh basil, ...

Basil is a heat tolerant plant adapted to grow all summer. But it can still benefit from your attention to help it thrive through the hottest parts of July.

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 ...