By Claire Jones
Late summer is Basil time around my house. After growing all summer in my veggie garden, it is full and bushy, even though I am harvesting it regularly. Heat and sun loving, this summer has been both, and the Basil this year is loving it! The hydroponic stuff you buy in the grocery store doesn't compare …
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A highly fragrant plant, Basil's leaves are used as a seasoning herb for all different types of foods and is a major component of my favorite flavor - pesto. Pesto, a mixture of basil, pine nuts, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, is a versatile mixture that can enhance breads, pastas, and even meats. Try my …
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Basil Downy Mildew is decimating basil plants everywhere. Plant African Blue Basil which is immune to this disease to continue to make delicious pesto.
