herb garden

Basil, for you and your garden

From salads to herbal uses to home remedies – basil is one plant brimming with all the goodness of nature. Here’s why it should be in your garden…

At one point, my kitchen windowsill was lined with four mini planting pots: one lavender, one basil, one peppermint, and one cilantro. That was a brief point in time, since I quickly learned that each of these plants are special, with different needs and unique potentials (yes, I learned that by killing them. Or letting them grow wild). But they are worth it! Since I’ve refilled the pots with fresh herbs, they’ve been very experience-enhancing, whether I’m cooking, focusing, or relaxing.  Below are the benefits and care tips I learned from my own little garden.