There are scores of cultivated basil varieties available, including Thai basil, lime basil, lemon basil, sweet basil, Napolitano, Genovese and dark opal basil. (Betty Cahill, Special to The Denver ...

Thai basil, purple basil, cinnamon basil, and holy basil all have similar care needs to Genovese types and all of them grow well in small pots or window boxes.

This year we have been experimenting, growing thai basil from seed and also growing Thai Basil from cuttings too and can report that both are going extremely well.

Avoid leggy basil with simple care tips. From soil prep to watering and fertilizing, learn how to keep your plants thriving ...

Whether you’re growing sweet, Thai or cinnamon basil, or another variety, the flavors will be best while the plant is actively growing and putting energy into its leaves.

Many herbs, such as rosemary, basil, cilantro, lemon balm, oregano and mint will grow well in containers. In fact, mints should only be grown in containers, unless you don’t mind a garden takeover.

New Day Northwest Gardening with Ciscoe: Tips for growing, harvest and preserving basil There are 60 varieties of basil to choose from. Master Gardener Ciscoe Morris showed off his six favorites.

Home & Garden Summer gardening tips for pampering dahlias, growing basil and transplanting roses By Marianne Binetti Contributing writer June 21, 2025 5:00 AM ...

Ivy Summerfield of the Denton County Master Gardener Association shares tips and tricks for growing basil in the area, including plant types and care needs.

Home & Garden Summer gardening tips for pampering dahlias, growing basil and transplanting roses By Marianne Binetti Contributing writer June 21, 2025 5:00 AM ...