Gardener holding a tray of basil seedlings ready for planting - Zbynek Pospisil/Getty Images For pesto lovers and those who adore Mediterranean dishes, basil (Ocimum basilicum) is one of those ...

Is there anything more picturesque and charming than an old-fashioned herb garden? Fortunately, you don't need a sprawling yard to grow an assortment of delicious herbs. Many can thrive in pots and ...

Basil thrives in containers because it likes the warmth, and pots are great at retaining the day's heat. This is the best way to grow basil in northern or short-season climates. This common pizza and ...

This story is part of a package about growing food in containers. Here’s all you need to know, plus learn how to successfully grow vegetables and fruits in a contained space. When it comes to ...

Keep your favorite herbs within easy reach for cooking and seasoning by growing them in containers. A few pots set by your door and grill or on the patio, deck or balcony make it easy to include some ...

Herbs aren't the flashiest plants in the garden, but they are quietly attractive, highly useful and easy to grow. Parsley makes a frilly border. Fennel is a finely textured attraction for swallowtail ...

Start by growing herbs you like to use for seasoning food and beverages, making pesto or preserving. Include some with fragrance for a bit of aromatherapy. Make sure the plants you select will thrive ...

Herbs and containers go together like thyme and chicken, say, or basil and tomatoes. Culinary herbs, in fact, are among the most effortless of plants to grow in containers, says Jennifer Schneller, ...