Basil leaves and flowers.
What to plant

The best of basil

There's more than one basil for your kitchen garden. Why not branch out and try a few different kinds?

Globe artichoke
Your garden harvest

Early summer harvesting notes

Penny Woodward talks about harvesting garlic, basil, globe artichokes and zucchini flowers

Herbs for spring
What to plant

Herbs for spring

Spring is a great time to plant most herbs, put them in a sunny position and well-drained soil so that when the soil warms up they'll surge ahead.

A bunch of sweet basil leaves.
What to plant

What’s summer without basil?

There's a good case for growing a big patch of basil in the summer garden, especially if you love this herb.