Basil – An Herb with Verity

Basil is one of the most commonly used herbs in the kitchen and is also one of the most commonly grown herbs. There are many varieties of Basil and here are a few:[...]

Allowing Basil to Bolt.

The fall temperatures have stopped almost all growth on basil plants here in Zone 9 and most of the leaves that remain already have a “woody” flavor. This time of year there are pretty much only 2 options, compost the plant or allow it to bolt to seed. Historically basil seeds have a poor germination [...]

Herb Gardening for Beginners

Those who live in Zone 9 find themselves in the optimum area for growing herbs. Just about every type of herb can grow in Zone 9 and most of them will thrive. From Basil to Thyme from Cilantro to Sage and everything in between, herbs do very well in the hot and humid climate that [...]

Growing Mixed Herbs in a Container

Herbs are some of the easiest, and more rewarding plants to grow in a container. Most herbs will not only survive but will thrive in an appropriate sized container. Mixing multiple types of herbs into one container allows for many types of herbs to be grown in a small area. Here are some tips to [...]

How To Prevent Basil from Bolting to Seed

Durring the heat of the summer Basil will continually attempt to bolt to seed. Once seeds have developed the flavor of the leaves diminishes greatly. Here is how to prevent it.

Basil Propagation Continued

In this post I update my efforts to propagate Cinnamon Basil

How to Propagate Basil

Propagating Basil is a very simple process that can be achieved quickly and with a high percentage of success.

A New Favorite – Cinnamon Basil

During last months rainstorms when we had record rainfall for May my wife made a great meal. It was a simple idea, Parmesan-crusted chicken. The recipe called for basil on to finish the sauce and I figured why not give the Cinnamon Basil a try. While some of the leaves of the basil were still looking a little bit sad because of the drowning and lack of sun, this plant help up pretty well and was still growing and putting out new leaves on a daily basis. I grabbed 3 large green leaves and gave them to my wife.