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  • How-To

    Deer Don’t Like Basil

    As long as gardeners have been gardening, they’ve been trying to keep wildlife from getting to the harvest first. A new book by Ruth Rogers Clausen gives 50 ideas for…

  • Article

    Pesto

    This is a classic version of the famous Italian sauce. Excerpted from Basil: An Herb Lover’s Guide by Thomas DeBaggio and Susan Belsinger, Interweave Press, 1996.

  • Kitchen Gardening

    Unusual Herbs With Excellent Flavor

    “Herbs are weeds.” Because I own a nursery that specializes in this special breed of plants, I’ve heard that phrase come out of the mouths of my customers, friends, family—heck,…

  • Article

    Pretty Enough to Eat

    Once upon a time, not so very long ago, I lived in a studio apartment. It was slightly larger than a shoe box, but it did have one redeeming trait:…

  • Kitchen Gardening

    Tips and Tricks for Growing Basil

    When I first fell in love with gardening, my biggest seducer was herbs. I found herbs to be not only one of the easiest types of plants to grow, but…

  • Article

    These Basil Varieties Shine in the Kitchen

    If you like to use basil in your cooking, consider growing the ones listed here.

  • Article

    Basic Pesto Recipe

    Many of us use a food processor to make pesto since it's quick and easy. But for centuries, Italians have made pesto using a mortar and pestle. Pesto prepared in…

  • Kitchen Gardening

    How to Start Basil Off Right

    For the best harvest, give plants full sun, ample water, and regular pruning

  • Kitchen Gardening

    How to Grow Delectable Lemon Basils

    Rich soil and sunny spaces yield citrus-sparked flavor.

  • Article

    Buttermilk Cream Scones with Lemon Basil

    These delicious scones can be prepared for a special breakfast, brunch, tea party, or even served as dessert.