Seven Ways to Use Basil That Aren’t Making Pesto
It seems there’s no way to buy or grow a small, or even medium amount of basil. It usually comes in huge plastic tubs, and a healthy plant can produce…
How to Harvest Basil All Season Without Killing It
Photo: j.chizhe (Shutterstock) Although fresh basil is now available in supermarkets year-round, it’s not the same as being able to go into your own backyard (or turn to the planter…
It’s Not Too Late to Plant a Garden That Will Thrive in the Heat
Photo: Maria Evseyeva (Shutterstock) All of planting is dictated by the time until the first frost. Cold weather kills growth and causes plants go dormant; seedlings planted too close to…