Basil

One of the more common ways people take care of basil plants from the grocery store is to place the plant in a saucer of… Read More »How Do You Keep Store Bought Basil Alive?

The deer-resistant herbs with these high ratings include basil, Greek oregano, rosemary, sage, and thyme. Deer keep their distance from these delicious herbs because of… Read More »Is Basil Safe For Deer?

Most people know fresh basil is delicious in pesto, tomato based dishes, and salads but did you also know that it is one of the… Read More »How Do I Use Basil To Keep Flies Away?

For every 1 gallon of water you use, add 1 to 3 teaspoons of mild liquid soap before pouring the blended mixture into a clean… Read More »Can I Spray Basil With Soapy Water?

With the proper conditions, basil grown indoors can be just as successful (if not more so) than plants that are grown outdoors. Best planted in… Read More »Can You Grow Basil All Year Round?

Basil ( Ocimum basilicum) is a very versatile herb, and is well known to repel aphids. What herbs get rid of aphids? Cultivate certain herbs… Read More »Does Basil Keep Aphids Away?

I often plant different types and varieties of basil together in my raised beds. Here, rows of ‘Everleaf’ and ‘Spicy Globe’ are planted along with… Read More »Can I Plant Different Basil Together?

Cutworms, for example, tend to feed on the basil plant closer to the ground. They are generally 1 inch long and can be green or… Read More »What Kind Of Caterpillar Eats Basil?

Mozzarella. Mozzarella works nicely with both basil and rosemary, but basil and mozzarella are one of the most iconic cheese and herb pairings out there.… Read More »What Cheese Goes Well With Basil?

Basil. Herbs and Spices: Pairs really well with thyme, cardamom, anise seed, rosemary, nutmeg, oregano, parsley, sage, corander, anise, ginger, cinnamon, and tarragon. What spices… Read More »What Spices Go Best With Basil?