You can start with a simple and cheap pot of supermarket basil and turn it into your own large supply to last you all year.

Basil is widely available in supermarkets; look for bright green leaves with no hint of wilting or black spotting. Dried basil retains little of the aroma and flavour of fresh basil, so is of ...

Learn how to spot and identify basil-eating pests in the garden and what to do about them. When you see holes in your basil leaves, missing leaves, or even completely missing plants, you may be ...