Tomatoes and basil have long been a classic culinary pairing. From Caprese salad to pasta sauces to Margherita pizza, the two ingredients are commonly used together in kitchens around the world. But ...

There is something quietly wonderful happening in a garden bed where tomatoes and basil grow side by side. It looks like a simple culinary cliché - the classic Caprese-in-waiting - but underneath the ...

In the micro-world of plants volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have a unique role in botanical and entomological kingdoms. Among the roles of VOC emissions are defense mechanisms against insects or ...

When spring comes, I get the urge to sow basil seeds.It was about 30 years ago that I first grew basil.On the balcony of the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ali Majdfar / Getty Images Basil grows well next to many different plants. In fact, it can improve the taste of its neighbors, and ...

Freeze garden herbs in the amounts you actually cook with, and you’ll be using that last harvest long after the plants have stopped growing. A tablespoon of chopped parsley for soup, a small ...

I began composting several years ago, mostly as an homage to my grandmother's garden, which she always nourished with compost. My mom bought me a compost pail for food scraps that I carry to my ...

I don’t want to scare you, but August begins on Saturday. Before long, school bells will be ringing, the leaves will be turning color, and we’ll be talking about feeling “a chill in the air.” To quote ...

purple basil and cherry tomatoes being harvested from a windowsill - Dmitrii Marchenko/Getty Images There are few duos as classic and complementary as tomatoes and basil. Living proof of the phrase ...