a person repots basil in a clay pot next to other herbs - Sanjeri/Getty Images Have you ever bought a basil plant with the most valiant of intentions and then killed it near-immediately? Yeah, us too.

Gardener holding a tray of basil seedlings ready for planting - Zbynek Pospisil/Getty Images For pesto lovers and those who adore Mediterranean dishes, basil (Ocimum basilicum) is one of those ...

Barb Davisson of Spokane has been growing this basil plant in her south-facing kitchen window all winter. Basil loves warm weather and is very sensitive to the cold temperatures we are getting this ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Growing your own culinary herbs, such as mint, rosemary, or thyme, is an excellent way to enhance your ...

Absent-mindedly scrolling Twitter one day, I saw before and after photos of a basil plant. The burst of greenery broke up the steady stream of text on my screen. It was like spotting clover growing in ...

Last summer my Italian American neighbors grew some basil in a fish tank. No, they didn't think it was an aquatic plant; they were suffering from fresh basil deficiency and hoped the glass would ...

Growing your own culinary herbs, such as mint, rosemary, or thyme, is an excellent way to enhance your home-cooked meals while also honing your gardening skills. However, not all herbs are equally ...