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Basil Harvesting: When and How to Harvest Basil from Plant? Harvesting basil regularly is crucial for maintaining th… in 2025 | Storing basil, Harvesting basil, Basil plant

Basil is a versatile annual herb that’s easy to care for, thriving in both gardens and containers. With a variety of types—such as sweet basil, Thai basil, and lemon basil—it’s a staple in many kitchen gardens. Knowing when and how to harvest basil leaves is key to keeping your plants healthy and maximizing your yield ... Read more

Preserving Summer: Basil in Oil - Dining With Debbie | Recipe in 2025 | Garden recipes, Basil recipes, Preserve fresh herbs

Jump to recipeWhen it comes to planting basil, I never seem to feel there’s enough. It’s so easy to grow and makes such a lovely addition to the garden, I just keep on planting. And, well ya’ know what happens then, right? Yep. I’m in basil abundance already. And there’s only so much pesto a […]

Master the Art of Harvesting Basil for Continuous Growth

Your beautiful new basil plant is calling your name. With large leaves and an aroma that has inspired your menu for the week, you can’t wait to start harvesting. But you are unsure how to pick basil leaves while ensuring your plant continues to thrive?

Freezing and Thawing Basil Leaves

In a nutshell, yes, you can freeze fresh basil leaves with olive oil, but they will become limp and suitable only for cooked dishes. Basil is a fragrant herb used mostly in savory dishes. It is used raw or cooked in a green salad, pasta, pizza, sauces, chicken dishes, and fruit salad. If you have …

Fresh and Flavorful Basil Pesto Recipe

Do you have lots of fresh herbs from the summer garden? Basil mania over here! Italian basil is one of my favorite herbs to use in the kitchen. It can add such a vibrant and fresh flavor to some of my favorite dishes. If you like basil you are going to love this Easy Basil Pesto recipe. I like to make a large batch, freeze it in ice cube trays or in little jars, then I can just grab a few out of the freezer and throw them in my pasta. Yum!

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