A practical comparison of freezing, drying and salt-preserving basil, with step-by-step methods, storage times and advice on which technique suits which dish.
❊ October 09, 2026
A ten-minute classic basil pesto made with UK-grown leaves, measured in grams, with practical notes on texture, storing, freezing and...
October 08, 2026
Leave herbs to flower and a small UK garden can feed bees from February to October. Here is what to plant across spring, summer and autumn.
October 06, 2026
Yes — basil flowers draw honeybees, bumblebees and hoverflies in late summer. Here's when UK basil blooms and how to keep a good leaf...
October 05, 2026
Basil downy mildew turns healthy plants yellow and fuzzy almost overnight. Here's how to spot it early, slow its spread, and get the...
October 02, 2026
Spot aphids, whitefly, fungus gnats, slugs and downy mildew on UK basil early, and clear them with water, airflow and a few simple...
October 01, 2026
A practical comparison of Greek and sweet basil for UK growers — flavour, size, pot size, growing conditions and which one suits your...
September 30, 2026
Sweet, Thai, purple and Greek basil compared for British gardens — how each grows, tastes and where it earns its place in a pot or on a...
September 26, 2026
Growing basil on a north-facing windowsill in the UK is possible with the right varieties, light tricks and careful watering. This guide...
September 26, 2026
A practical checklist for keeping basil pots, beds and windowsill plants evenly watered through British rain, heatwaves and holidays.
September 16, 2026
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Grow basil, attract bees, and cook fresh.
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