Basil is one of the most classic summer flavors. It’s fresh, herby and pairs well with other seasonal produce like tomato, zucchini and strawberries. If you’ve found yourself with a happy basil plant ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Person planting a small basil plant in outdoor garden - Annie Beauregard/Getty Images Basil (Ocimum) is relatively easy to grow ...

Basil is a tender annual herb that thrives in warm, sunny conditions and well-draining soil. Regular pruning and pinching encourages bushier growth and a continuous harvest throughout the summer.

Basil gets tall and leggy from low light, lack of pruning, or overfertilizing. Signs include sparse leaves, excess flowers, and short stems from overharvesting. Revive it with proper care, pruning, ...

FARGO — This easy Basil Pesto Vinaigrette is a regular guest in my refrigerator. It's a quick and easy recipe that can be used in myriad ways to brighten up a variety of dishes. I keep it in steady ...

Say hello to summer with these crisp and flavorful Summer Corn and Zucchini Fritters with Basil Yogurt Sauce! This meatless Monday dish is bursting with seasonal ingredients like sweet corn, zucchini, ...

And for dessert, nothing shouts summer like a cool and creamy lime pie. Take it to the next level by adding some basil to the filling. Sweet basil has a hint of mint that pairs exceptionally well with ...

Few things spice up a dish — or, for that matter, an herb garden — like basil. With flavor profiles that include sweet, spicy and even citrusy, the herbaceous staple is a favorite of both growers and ...

The last week of June is the time to set your flowers up for continued color by fertilizing and remembering to dead head and pinch back annuals such as petunias, geraniums and marigolds. A good rule ...

We discovered end of season tomatoes unexpectedly in the back yard while cutting back the crazy wild tomato plants. Hidden deep under all that foliage was a farmer’s basket of ruby red perfectly ripe ...

They make even more sense in summer because then you don't have to turn on your oven and heat up the kitchen. This one pairs chicken and green beans in a rich and spicy sauce punctuated with lots of ...