Although the offerings at most grocery stores might make you think otherwise, there is more than one variety of fresh basil. Take a look at your local farmers’ market or garden store and you’ll ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Any seasoned cook will attest to the fact that fresh herbs transform a dish from cafeteria food to gourmet fare...assuming you ...

Basil is a member of the mint family, and even the varieties so prized by Italian cooks originated in Asia. Though grown as an annual in California, the hardy plant is actually a woody perennial that ...

lettuce leaf basil grows out of some chunky soil. - aephthlm/Shutterstock Basil, a member of the mint family, is a common ingredient in various culinary cultures — perhaps most famously in Italian ...

Essential Types of Basil: Explore Flavours, Varieties and Growing Tip: By Vagisha Jha Exploring the types of basil opens up a world of fresh flavours, fragrant gardens and healthful traditions. From ...

Get out of your basil rut by diving into the diversity of this royal herb. Summer is basil’s time to shine. The herb loves heat and can be grown in full or part sun. It prefers rich, well-drained soil ...

AMES, IA - As the popularity of fresh culinary herbs increases, growers are looking to year-round production methods to supply distributors and local consumers. In colder climates, culinary herb ...

Most of us are familiar with basil. Some only know what it tastes like, others also know what it looks like fresh, and still others also know what it looks like when it is growing. For those of you ...

Any seasoned cook will attest to the fact that fresh herbs transform a dish from cafeteria food to gourmet fare...assuming you know how to use them properly, that is. Here, a guide to the types of ...