This lentil, rocket and pesto salad with feta cheese and cherry tomatoes is a great way to use up basil if it's in plentiful supply. (ABC Life: Tim Grey)If you have surplus basil, this salad might ...

Steil makes Herbs de Provence mixes to utilize the spoils of his garden, and gifts them during the holidays. The mix typically includes thyme, basil, rosemary, tarragon, savory, marjoram, oregano ...

Keeping herbs in a glass of water is a solid strategy if using them on the sooner side. (Yossy Arefi / The New York Times) 3. Keep soon-to-be-used herbs hydrated.

6. Prune for growth. Pruning is an essential part of herb care, especially for herbs from the Lamiaceae family, such as basil, mint, and oregano.

Fleur Du Bien’s Indoor Herb Garden Kit with Planter comes with 10 growing pots, 10 organic soil discs, 10 plant markers, 10 organic seed tubes (including basil, thyme, chives, parsley, coriander ...

BASIL, especially the variety known as ocimum basilicum, which is the common sweet basil seen all around, offers a variety of health benefits due to its rich array of nutrients and medicinal ...

Holy basil is also known as tulsi, tulasi, and Queen of the Herbs. To identify holy basil, look for deeply veined green leaves and pale purple flowers. When eaten, expect a bold peppery taste.