Basil is a real crowd pleaser of a herb: its unique, oily-spicy flavor has been the perfect companion to pasta sauces and pizza for generations. And let’s not forget pesto, of which basil is a main ...

Attracting pests seems antithetical to a bountiful garden, but this is a strategic method that saves the majority of plants, ...

Nothing can ruin a lovely summer day out in the garden quicker than a chigger bite. Although these tiny, microscopic bugs don't seem like a big deal compared to their tick cousins, their bite can ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gloved hand planting basil in garden bed - VVVproduct/Shutterstock Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is rightfully listed among the herbs ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

If your homegrown herbs are fizzling failures, the problem might be their friend group. You think I’m joking. Turns out, and this was news to me, herbs are like people. Just as we have friends who ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Herbs are a group of plants that are as useful today as they were centuries ago, and thank goodness for that. Their good looks, easy care, and delicious ...

Give your herbs the best soil and keep them contained and well-watered. Find out which summer herbs you should plant in pots ...

If you have herbs in your garden, it’s harvest time! Herbs have ornamental value, contributing color, texture, scent and sometimes flowers, and they are often grown for culinary use, enhancing the ...