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Basil and Pesto - It’s Better than you Think

Speedendurance.com | November 18th 2009 by Jimson Lee

Now that I’m living in Italy, one of the most popular foods and spices is basil, otherwise know as Ocimum basilicum. Basil is the key ingredient in pesto – along with pie nuts, parmesan cheese and olive oil.  That’s it.  It’s my em read more

What Makes Thai Herbs Amazing?

Finance-Worldwide | November 7th 2009

What Makes Thai Herbs Amazing? By: Saras There are many things that are characteristics of Thailand, and have made a brand name for Thailand. These are Thai boxing, Thai dance, Thai silk, Thai rice, Thai fruits and of course, Thai food. The ingredie read more

Growing Basil – How to Grow Basil

Weather The Storm | November 2nd 2009 by Adventure Art Travel

Herbs can benefit life in many ways. Growing basil, Ocimum basilicum, is an super way to spice up the garden and your favorite recipes. Unknown to most, basil is actually a member of the mint family! Sweet Basil is the most popular grown basil plant read more

Basil 'Genovese'

Florez Nursery | October 31st 2009 by Ian Percy

Ocimum basilicum 'Genovese'The first Basil leaves are ready for harvest from an August planting. This variety has fine flavoured shiny green leaves and originates from Genoa in Italy where the famous pesto sauce was first made. (The seed is available read more

Grow Your Own Basil Herb Garden in a Bag Certified Organic!

Deal Hippie | October 30th 2009 by Lori

Grow Your Own Basil Herb Garden in a Bag Basil (Ocimum basilicum ‘Dwarf Greek’) Garden-in-a-Bag – King of the herbs, basil is a favorite among many cooks for its incredible flavor. The sweet tasting miniature leaves are ready read more

Growing Basil – How to Grow Basil

From My Experience | October 28th 2009 by Shell Harris

Herbs can benefit life in many ways. Growing basil, Ocimum basilicum, is an super way to spice up the garden and your favorite recipes. Unknown to most, basil is actually a member of the mint family! Sweet Basil is the most popular grown basil plant read more

Growing Basil - How to Grow Basil

Organic Gardening Zone | October 19th 2009 by taurus

Herbs are beneficial in many ways. Growing basil, Ocimum basilicum, is an super way to spice up the garden and your favorite recipes. Unknown to most, basil is really a member of the mint family! Although there is a few different varieties of basil, read more

Growing Basil – How to Grow Basil

Home and Garden Diva | October 15th 2009 by Tricia

Herbs are beneficial in many ways. Growing basil (or Ocimum basilicum) is an excellent addition to your flourishing herb garden. I am pleased to introduce, Basil, a sweet herb, member of the Mint Family. Sweet Basil is the most popular grown basil pl read more

3 Effective Herbal Remedies to Prevent Cold

Guide to Herbal Remedies | October 12th 2009 by Carla Fiscina

Autumn has come and brought cold weather along with increased risks of having such diseases as cold, flu, bronchitis, and so on. There are hundreds of natural remedies and therapeutic procedures which can assist in strengthening our immune system and read more

Companion Plants and Insects

covertress - over the counter intelligence | October 12th 2009 by covertress

White Yarrow via Andy's Northern Ontario Wildflowers.Lately I've been picking baby caterpillars, both green and brown, from my vegetables' leaves -- in most cases, before they were able to inflict serious damage. That changed overnight. This morning, read more

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