There’s no such thing as too much basil if you love making pesto and cooking with fresh herbs. This popular herb thrives in garden beds, but growing basil in pots indoors on a sunny windowsill or ...

No matter what their size or style, potted herbs growing on your deck, patio or porch bring an extra dimension of beauty to outdoor spaces with their lively colors, fragrances and textures. You'll ...

You can grow basil all year long, but humidity can have a big impact, especially during the winter. Here's how to keep your ...

An herb tower makes a great culinary garden that you can place just outside the kitchen door or any sunny spot in your landscaping. Not only can fresh herbs liven up any meal you make, they make great ...

ANNE WRITES: WHY IS BASIL SO DIFFICULT TO GROW? I planted some seeds in the ground in March with no success. I visited a local nursery and they only had sweet basil and Thai basil. What is the ...

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is rightfully listed among the herbs that are perfect for growing in your backyard garden. Its enduring popularity stems from its ease of growth coupled with the culinary, ...

There’s nothing better than cooking with fresh herbs, especially if they’re picked straight out of the garden. Herbs are often where people start on their gardening journey as they’re easy to grow at ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

We add them to soups, salads, sandwiches and of course the Sunday roast. Whether we’re preparing a savoury or sweet dish, we’re quick to grab a leaf or stalk of our favourite herb. We’re a nation that ...