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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!

Shallow bowl of pale golden risotto flowing to the rim, torn white burrata in the centre, brick-red tomato compote, emerald basil oil drops, cracked pepper

Tomato Water Risotto with Basil Oil and Torn Burrata

Pasta & Grains
Five varieties of basil growing in terracotta pots on a sunny summer patio, leaves glistening in afternoon light

5 Basil Varieties That Reach Their Fragrant Peak in Summer Containers

The Vegetable Patch
A tall glass of pale golden basil lemon cordial topped with sparkling water and ice, garnished with fresh basil sprig and lemon slice, condensation on the glass

Basil and Lemon Sparkling Cordial with Honey

Drinks
Close-up of basil plant with tall flower spikes bolting in summer heat

Your Basil Is Bolting in Summer Heat — Pinch It Now or Lose the Flavour

News
Close-up of basil plant with tall flower spikes bolting in summer garden

Basil bolting in summer: why it happens, how to delay it, and what to do with the flowers

News
Fresh garden herbs including basil, thyme and mint bundled on a wooden cutting board in summer sunlight

Harvest Your Herbs Before Summer Heat Steals Their Flavour

Recipes
Close-up of basil leaves with dark black edges and browning tips in summer garden

Your Basil Leaves Are Turning Black at the Edges — Here’s Why

Herbs and spices
Lush green basil plant with flower spikes beginning to form in summer garden

Your Basil Is About to Bolt — Here’s What to Do Right Now

Herbs and spices
Lush fresh mint, basil, and rosemary herbs growing together in terracotta pots on a sunny patio

The Herb I Nearly Killed Three Times (And Why It’s Worth Every Effort)

Herbs and spices
Close-up of grand vert basil young leaves

Grand Vert, the basil with large, even tastier leaves

Herbs and spices
Herb garden

The dizzying beauty of a herb spiral right in your own garden

Herbs and spices
Tips on how to set up a deck, terrace or patio

Tips to set up a deck or patio: balance furniture with plants

Special reports
Ideas for outdoor kitchens

Set up an outdoor kitchen for friendly summer barbecues

Special reports
Grow plants from scraps

30+ plants to grow from kitchen scraps – no need to go buy seeds!

Indoor plants
Raised beds with companion planting

Companion planting in the vegetable patch

The Vegetable Patch
Starting an indoor vegetable garden

Indoor vegetable patch, straightforward and effective

The Vegetable Patch
Grow kits for vegetables

Growing vegetables & ‘shrooms with ready-made kits

The Vegetable Patch
Herbs and spices growing in a garden

Herbs and spices, everything there is to know about them

Herbs and spices

Repotting basil for it to grow larger

N&G TV
Benefits of basil

Basil: traditional uses, how to prepare it, and what to watch for

Health
Basil

Basil, very tasty leaves: how to grow and harvest Ocimum basilicum

Herbs and spices
Basil growing in a container pot.

Potted basil for terraces, balconies, decks and indoors, too

Herbs and spices