“Fresh basil is one of my favorite herbs. I love the aroma and I love the way it prepares in food. So today, I’m going to show you how to preserve that fresh basil when it’s in season to use all year.

Yes, but it just needs a little help. Basil is a particularly delicate herb because it hates the cold and darkens when cut. Keep in mind any fresh herbs that you freeze will not be entirely the same ...

A: Yes, you can freeze fresh basil leaves, but they just need a little help. Basil is a particularly delicate herb because it hates the cold and darkens when cut. Keep in mind any fresh herbs that you ...

When basil grows as abundantly as it does this time of year, it`s best to consider how to preserve it for the winter when it`s hard to find in the market and is expensive. Once basil takes hold in the ...

QUESTION: I have an abundance of fresh basil this year. Is it possible to freeze fresh basil? —Peggy Moon, Sterling Heights ANSWER: Yes, you can freeze fresh basil leaves, but they just need a little ...

I had an abundant crop of basil this year. What is the best way to preserve it? I tried hanging it like I do with other herbs, but it didn’t work very well. Basil is definitely different from sturdier ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I have just purchased several pagoda plants. They all have outgrown the ...

How to grow basil indoors in the winter. This popular herb can be grown year round in the winter. Find out how!

For the novice (and experienced) gardener, fresh herbs are a worthy addition to a vegetable garden. Most of them are well-adapted to Southern California’s Mediterranean climate and can become quite ...

Q: I have an abundance of fresh basil this year. Is it possible to freeze fresh basil? ADVERTISING Q: I have an abundance of fresh basil this year. Is it possible to freeze fresh basil? — Peggy Moon, ...