Is it just me, or does basil seem to turn black and unusable in the blink of an eye? You pick up that package at the store, with dreams of Caprese salad or a fragrant tossed pasta in your head. But ...

If you've just arrived home with a bundle of intoxicatingly fresh basil, you're probably looking to avoid common mistakes everyone makes when storing herbs. While you may be tempted to toss your basil ...

• The best place to store basil so it lasts is at room temperature. • Put a bunch of basil in a jar of water, tent it with a plastic bag, and store it out of sunlight. • Stored this way, basil keeps ...

Here’s how to keep the harvest coming.

Lauren Murphy is a writer and environmentalist based in the Pacific Northwest. She holds a degree in Environmental Sciences from Western Washington University. Basil is a delicious herb that can ...

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Basil is the perfect addition to any dish, but foodies seem to always face a common problem when using the culinary hero herb. Like most produce, it has a short life span, meaning it doesn't stay ...

Buying a fresh basil plant from the supermarket might seem like a great idea, until it starts wilting and dying just days later. It’s a frustrating experience many people face, especially when hoping ...