How to Grow Basil

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How to Grow Basil
I'm going to show you how to grow what is, quite possibly, the world's most popular herb: Basil. Basil is … More
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Summary: I'm going to show you how to grow what is, quite possibly, the world's most popular herb: Basil. Basil is a key ingredient in the cuisines of many Southeast Asian countries, and of course Italy. Its popularity is due to the range of flavors, sizes and colors available, and because it is so easy to grow in the ground or in containers. All you need to do is provide rich soil and plenty of sunshine and water!

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Willi Evans Galloway loves to read, write, talk about, and teach people how to garden organically and grow their own food. For the past five years, she has worked as the West Coast...read more