In 1985, with a new Cuisinart, Carol Barany discovered pesto thanks to a friend's overabundance of basil, the herb of summer.

How often to water your basil plants depends on weather and where they're planted in the garden. Here's how to keep this sun-loving herb well-watered and thriving.

This hack keeps your kitchen stocked with fresh basil. Home chef shares simple hack for seemingly infinite supply of basil: 'I love this' first appeared on The Cool Down.