We try not to play favorites when it comes to fresh herbs, but basil really makes us swoon. This pungent plant has sweet, tender leaves and an oh-so-subtle anise flavor that can brighten and balance ...

As the summer and fall growing seasons come to an end, you can make the most of your herb garden by freezing many of the ...

FARGO -- My basil plants are still seedlings, but I know that soon I'll have an abundance of leafy greens. A blog called "The Bitten Word," written by a foodie couple in Washington, D.C., breaks down ...

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 ...