Basil (Ocimum) may be the easiest herb to grow and the most popular herb for home gardeners. This aromatic, leafy herb is a ...

Thai basil, on the other hand, has a distinctive taste of black licorice or sweet anise and no hints ... out of it but even ...

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.

If you don't know where to store your fresh basil, don't despair. With a little know-how, you'll be able to get the most out ...

With summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time to sow basil seeds. This wonder plant has been around for over 4,000 years and, throughout history, basil was believed to hold magical ...

This rising demand is driven by health conscious middle-class who want the plant ... of basil sells at Sh200. From a quarter of a plot a farmer can harvest 40 to 50 kilos or slightly more. Sweet ...

green plants. As nice as it is to have them around, it can be difficult to care (or remember to care) for them all the time. Plantpal makes easy work of that, with an e-paper display that makes it ...

Growing bags are an ideal way to grow tomatoes, aubergines, chillies and cucumber on sunny patios and balconies, as well as in the greenhouse. Our easy care guide will show you what to do.

Choose a hard-to-kill plant, like a snake plant. Here's how to take care of one. Whether you live in a small studio or spacious home, snake plants have a unique shape that brings a beautiful desig ...