The Dos and Don'ts of Growing Basil

It's summer and that means herb garden time. Whether you have an actual patch of dirt to till or you use small pots in your windowsill, growing herbs is the easiest way to dip your feet into the world of growing your own food. And if you pick just one herb to grow, let it be beautiful, fragrant, easy-care, delicious-raw-or-cooked basil. Here are our top do's and don'ts of growing this favorite herb.