Basil, very tasty leaves: how to grow and harvest Ocimum basilicum
Growing basil yourself is easy, and it is even a great idea for all who like to spice up their salads and summer meals!
Basil
Basil is possibly the world’s favorite herb. The many varieties and ways to grow it make it a great choice for beginners and experts, too!
Growing vegetables & ‘shrooms with ready-made kits
A sprig of basil here, a couple oyster mushrooms or cherry tomatoes there… It’s possible to taste home-grown versions of these delicacies even if you live in an apartment!
Basil health benefits, undeniably effective.. a tasty medicine!
Basil, from the latin root word Ocimum basilicum, is an herb and spice that is native to India and Southern Asia. Not hardy at all, it is usually grown in the summer, directly in the ground or in pots.
The dizzying beauty of a herb spiral right in your own garden
Herbs, today, are definitely among favored options when planting an ornamental garden. Purple basil, the many varieties of oregano and thyme, graphic-leaved fennel…
30+ plants to grow from kitchen scraps – no need to go buy seeds!
Grow plants straight from the kitchen. No need to leave the house to garden!
Tips to set up a deck or patio: balance furniture with plants
If there’s enough space, it’s perfectly possible to set up a comfortable patio, deck or terrace.
Companion planting in the vegetable patch
Just like humans, vegetables also have friends and foes. Some families stimulate or protect each other. Other families tire each other out and make each other vulnerable. Companion planting is the art of pairing them well!
Herbs and spices, everything there is to know about them
Herbs and spices are a perfect match for those who love both gardening and cooking. It is truly enjoyable to snip a leaf of your very own chives to flavor a lettuce salad, your own mint to pair with strawberries and your own basil to chop onto freshly-picked tomato… isn’t it?
Indoor vegetable patch, straightforward and effective
You live in an apartment, and your consumption of vegetables is minimal… what if you opted for an indoor vegetable patch? Easy and eye-catching, it is becoming a true trend.
Repotting basil for it to grow larger
Basil will easily grow in a pot on your windowsill after taking a look at this short useful video. Repot this herb for a flavorful addition to salads, grills and Italian food: pizza, pasta, pesto and the like! Read more ►
Set up an outdoor kitchen for friendly summer barbecues
Setting up an outdoor kitchen opens up a whole new space where friends and family can gather outdoors. Welcome everyone to your garden around a delicious meal where each guest can pitch in and help out!
Potted basil for terraces, balconies, decks and indoors, too
Growing basil in pots is easy, and it is even a great idea to start growing potted basil in spring.
Grand Vert, the basil with large, even tastier leaves
Grand Vert basil key facts: Name – Grand Vert Basil Botanical name – Ocimum basilicum ‘Grand Vert’ Family – Lamiaceae Type – herb
