Today, basil is still regarded as a valuable addition to any garden. It makes a great companion for tomato plants - on the plate and in the garden - as its pungency helps repel pests and also ...
Growing your basil outside? First harden the plants off by standing them outside during the day and bringing them in at night for a fortnight. Their final home needs to be a sunny, sheltered spot.
In this guide we will tell you the best herbs to grow indoors, which types are easiest from seed and how to grow popular varieties in your garden. To ensure you get the best advice we grew basil, ...
I was away from home for three days and when I got back, a Thai basil plant had gotten so tall and bushy that I had to prune it back immediately and make pesto. (In the smart garden, I dilute a ...
Basil is widely available in supermarkets; look for bright green leaves with no hint of wilting or black spotting. Dried basil retains little of the aroma and flavour of fresh basil, so is of ...