Herbs in Your Urban Garden: Basil

By Cindy Naas

Basil is pretty much the entire point of summer as far as I’m concerned.

If I could grow only two things in my garden, I would choose basil and tomatoes.

I can make a meal out of only those two things.

Growing Basil

Basil is one of the herbs which needs a lot of water to thrive. Mine grows next to the tomatoes in my garden. However, my in-ground garden is small, but I love basil so much that I also grow it in to oblong planter boxes, keeping it well watered. It likes a more fertile soil than some of the other herbs such as oregano and thyme, and needs a lot of sun.

Harvesting and Storing

Basil leaves should be picked often. During the height of Read the rest of this entry »