Grow fresh basil with our step-by-step instructions.

Someone harvesting leaves from their basil plant with a pair of scissors. - Elva Etienne/Getty Images Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is one of the most rewarding herbs to grow, especially for beginners.

This sun-loving herb likes consistent moisture.

Gardening experts explain seven reasons your basil plant may be wilting. ranmaru_ / Getty Images Basil is a favorite herb for so many reasons—it has an inviting fragrance, imparts a lot of flavor, and ...