In addition to the delicious food it yields, gardening also has a number of mental health benefits. One study found that community gardening can improve well-being. Plus, gardening with native plants ...

“Fresh basil is one of my favorite herbs. I love the aroma and I love the way it prepares in food. So today, I’m going to show you how to preserve that fresh basil when it’s in season to use all year.

Yes, but it just needs a little help. Basil is a particularly delicate herb because it hates the cold and darkens when cut. Keep in mind any fresh herbs that you freeze will not be entirely the same ...

When the basil and rosemary are trying to take over in August, it's time to blog these tips on preserving herbs and cooking with them. They're from Farmers' Almanac, which calls itself "the original ...

"When you bring basil home from the store, never ever, just throw it in the fridge," Ray said in an episode of Rachael Ray's ...

I had an abundant crop of basil this year. What is the best way to preserve it? I tried hanging it like I do with other herbs, but it didn’t work very well. Basil is definitely different from sturdier ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I have just purchased several pagoda plants. They all have outgrown the ...

The basil is still standing, but with nighttime temperatures dipping into the 40s and 50s, its days are numbered. I could dry ...

When basil grows as abundantly as it does this time of year, it`s best to consider how to preserve it for the winter when it`s hard to find in the market and is expensive. Once basil takes hold in the ...

For the novice (and experienced) gardener, fresh herbs are a worthy addition to a vegetable garden. Most of them are well-adapted to Southern California’s Mediterranean climate and can become quite ...

A: Yes, you can freeze fresh basil leaves, but they just need a little help. Basil is a particularly delicate herb because it hates the cold and darkens when cut. Keep in mind any fresh herbs that you ...