Basil is a must-grow for the kitchen garden. Whether on a windowsill or balcony the plants take up little space and produce great results. In recent years, with changes in …Read More about Serious basil growing
Genovese Basil
Second Basil harvest
This year has been a good year for basil. With one harvest already taken several weeks ago it is time to take a second harvest from the plants. With luck, …Read More about Second Basil harvest
First harvest of basil
This year is proving to be another very good year for Basil (two in a row). Basil can be difficult to get started in a Belgium spring with mixed weather …Read More about First harvest of basil
Potting up Basil
Summer is not complete without basil. This wonderful aromatic herb grows well from seed but does not do well in cold or wet conditions during its early stages. This makes …Read More about Potting up Basil
Basil in Brussels
Every gardener knows basil, the “royal herb.” In recent years more people have been reporting difficulty getting basil to grow in Brussels (myself included). Unfortunately, this sun loving plant is …Read More about Basil in Brussels