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 leaves.

Basil is one of the most popular kitchen herbs worldwide and adds a special touch to many different dishes - from pesto and pasta to drinks and desserts. Whether bought from the store or grown in the ...

Basil is the easiest herb to grow indoors. Here are all the tips and tricks you need to enjoy a continuous windowsill harvest ...

Thai basil is a distinctly aromatic herb that is popular in southeast Asian cuisines and grown around the world for its special aniseed flavor. If you are wondering how to grow Thai basil, rest ...

Jessica Caldwell of Windsor asks: I have some beautiful basil growing, but now it is starting to flower. Shall I cut these flowers off or just leave them? Will the plants continue to grow leaves or no ...

Basil is easy to grow, but that simplicity can lead some plant owners to neglect an important summer task that takes less than five minutes but keeps the leaves fresh and flavourful. Herbs are some of ...

11:55, Sat, Jul 12, 2025 Updated: 12:00, Sat, Jul 12, 2025 Gardeners growing basil this summer are being urged to watch out for a small sign that their plant could be nearing the end of its life cycle ...

While your garden is winding down for the approaching winter season, plant this garden duo in the ground or a container to ...