Basil Basics

At BasilBasics.com you will learn everything you want to know about this heavenly herb.

basil You will find that basil is a wonderfully versatile herb. Its sweet smell, slightly peppery bite and vibrant color make it the perfect choice for gardening and cooking alike.

In an herb garden, it adds a fantastic burst of bright color, no matter which variety you choose, and its unmistakeable scent will draw you in and have you begging for more. Once you learn how easy it is to grow, you will be adding it to your herb garden...even if that just means a pot on your kitchen windowsill!

In cooking, it adds such beautiful color, nutrition and an unmatched sweetness that you will find yourself looking for ways to add it to all of your favorite dishes. Since herbs are a staple in healthy cooking, you'll find that the more you use them, the better you'll feel. Don't worry, you'll find plenty of recipes featuring this heavenly herb right here.

Aside from the obvious uses in an herb garden and for healthy cooking, it also has many more benefits. You can use it for everything from gardening and cooking to medicinal purposes and even in beauty products. As with most herbs, it also helps relieve some common ailments, including indigestion and anxiety.

Here, you will learn...

  • All about the different varieties of it
  • How to grow it
  • How to store it
  • How to prepare it
  • How to cook with it
  • How it can benefit your health and wellbeing
  • How you can use it to create homemade beauty products


All of this information and so much more can be found in the pages of this site. So start browsing, learning, cooking, gardening and enjoy!


Quick Find

Here is a selection of some of our most popular pages. Click on the picture and you will be taken directly to that page!

Recipes
Basil Recipes

Healthy Cookbooks
Healthy Cookbooks

Kitchenware &
Kitchen Utensils
Kitchenware & Kitchen Utensils

Garden Supplies: Indoor Planters
& Herb Kits
Garden Supplies: Seeds, Indoor Planters, Herb Kits

Garden Tools
& Composters
Garden Tools & Composters

Varieties
& Seeds
Basil Varieties & Seeds

Herbal Remedy Books
Herbal Remedy Books

Holy Basil, Oils
& Health Supplies
Holy Basil, Basil Oils & Basil Health Supplies

Herbal Remedies
Herbal Remedies

Olive Oil for Skin
Olive Oil for Skin

Natural Skin Care
Natural Skin Care

Hair Beauty Products
 Hair Beauty Products




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