Learn how to dry basil using four different methods. Lock in the flavor of fresh basil to use all your favorite recipes for months to come! One thing I always, always grow in my garden each year is basil. Whether I’m looking to make a batch of pesto or just want to garnish a past...
Once the initial trimming is done, you’ve got a few weeks before you’ll need to pick up your snips again. I prune my basil plants every two weeks or so during the summer to stimulate plenty of growth. The wrong way to trim basil Before I get into the ‘do’s’ of how to trim...
Is it better to freeze or dry fresh basil? “Personally, I prefer drying basil to freezing as I find the flavor fuller,” says Amanda. “However, if short on time or space, blanching then freezing whole basil leaves in an ice cube tray with water or stock also works well for up to ...
Not only will a larger pot provide space and room for your plant to grow with time, the larger size will also help the soil retain moisture between waterings, which is very important. Basil prefers slightly moist soil, and soil in small pots will quickly dry up if left out in the hot ...
Knowing how to grow basil means you can open up an entire vista of flavor and options in your own cooking. Basil is a well known herb...
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT BASIL For edible plots and raised beds: Any type of basil can be grown. For beds, borders, and pathways: Use especially ornamental forms such as purple or variegated to add an unexpected splash of color to mixed borders or along pathways. For containers: Dwarf varie...
If you plan on cooking with these plants, plant in clean soil, don’t use insecticides, and grow them away from driveways and busy streets so exhaust won’t settle on the plants. When to Plant Basil To get a jump on the season, start the seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before transplantin...
1. Avoid regular use of soap on your anus As explained in my article onwhy you shouldn't regularly use soap on your private parts, it's best to wash your anus with warm or hot water without the use of soap or other personal care products. Regular use of soap to clean your anus can...
flavor. To keep it fresh, I normally put it into a short, heavy vase of water and keep it out of direct sunlight. You'll see the that the basil will drop at first, yet after 12 hours it livens up. I use leaves as I need, so I make sure that I change the water every other...
Why you should grow basil? How would you feel if you could just clip off a few aromatic leaves of basil from your kitchen garden and use it in your cooking? We think, anyone would love the idea of adding fresh ‘out of the garden’ produce to their food, instead of buying from store...