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Got basil plants that just won't quit? Here are all the recipes you need—for main dishes, salads, dessert, and drinks—to put ...
One writer on the joys and challenges of growing vegetables on her Brooklyn stoop—and her tips for anyone looking to get ...
To grow basil from seeds, plant them 1/8-inch deep and keep moist. Or you can sow seeds directly into the garden or outdoor ...
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If used for preserving or candying, the rhizomes should be dug while tender and succulent, rather than when old, tough and ...
HARVEST HERBS: Remember to harvest herbs such as mints, basil, rosemary, lemon balm and Mexican tarragon regularly to keep ...
Master gardener Sally Scalera shares the latest on everything from what to plant in summer to how to join the Pollinator Census.
Basil flowering takes energy from leaf production, causing leaves to become bitter and bad for cooking. Keep basil from flowering by pinching off any flowering bits to redirect energy to the ...
Jane suggests an easy indoor flowering plant, Clarence discusses mycorrhizal fungi and Sophie explains why basil may be turning yellow.
It's better to plant basil in the ground, but this will also depend on certain conditions. Ultimately, there are pros and cons to both.
And if you let basil flower (instead of constantly pinching it back), then it sends up soft white or purple blossoms that add a sweet, romantic look to beds (and a gorgeous, delicious garnish in ...