Fresh on your pizza, added to your favorite Italian and Southeastern Asian dishes, or made into pesto, it’s not surprising basil is often called the king of herbs.

Cutting back basil plants regularly during the growing season encourages bushier growth, enhances the flavor of the leaves, and prevents the plant from going to seed. That said, over-pruning basil ...

Murasaki translates to “purple” in Japanese. So, yes, this long-stemmed cauliflower has bright purple florets, as well as ...

I f you buy fresh basil in the produce section of your local grocery store, it might not last as long as you'd like it to.

Boost your basil's flavor, help it ward off pests, and improve its access to nutrients by growing this aromatic, flowering ...

For 2025, 20 plants — seven edible and 13 ornamental — have been named national or regional winners.

Fresh on your pizza, added to your favorite Italian and Southeastern Asian dishes, or made into pesto, it’s not surprising ...

Like most gardeners, I have favorite plants I’ve been growing for years and will continue to grow, like fragrant and tasty Big Boy tomatoes, wide Romano-type Italian flat beans, climbing zucchini and ...

Fresh on your pizza, added to your favorite Italian and Southeastern Asian dishes, or made into pesto, it’s not surprising ...

Look for opportunities to in­clude basil in gardens, contain­ers, and ornamental plantings. Purple varieties add color and ...