Basil Basics

You will find that basil is a wonderfully versatile herb. Its sweet smell, slightly peppery bite and vibrant color make it the perfect choice for gardening and cooking alike.

In an herb garden, it adds a fantastic burst of bright color, no matter which variety you choose, and its unmistakeable scent will draw you in and have you begging for more. Once you learn how easy it is to grow, you will be adding it to your herb garden...even if that just means a pot on your kitchen windowsill!

In cooking, it adds such beautiful color, nutrition and an unmatched sweetness that you will find yourself looking for ways to add it to all of your favorite dishes. Since herbs are a staple in healthy cooking, you'll find that the more you use them, the better you'll feel. Don't worry, you'll find plenty of recipes featuring this heavenly herb right here.

Aside from the obvious uses in an herb garden and for healthy cooking, basil also has many more benefits. You can use it for everything from gardening and cooking to medicinal purposes and even in beauty products. As with most herbs, it also helps relieve some common ailments, including indigestion and anxiety.

Here, you will learn...

• All about the different varieties of it
• How to grow it
• How to store it
• How to prepare it
• How to cook with it
• How it can benefit your health and wellbeing
• How you can use it to create homemade beauty products

All of this information and so much more can be found in the pages of this site. So start browsing, learning, cooking, gardening and enjoy!