The choice of many connoisseurs for making pesto. Also called Perfumed Basil. Leaves are slightly smaller and finer than Sweet Basil with more aroma and potency.

"Plant them, grow them, pull them, enjoy--it's that easy! Whether you want to try growing basil on your back porch or you're looking to plant a field of mint, you'll find what you need in Herb Gardening. Learn how to choose the site and the plants, grow and nurture them, and harvest the results,"--page[4] of cover.

Teaches how to identify, cultivate, store, and use herbs for cooking and health.

Learn how to grow, harvest, and preserve herbs. Belsinger and Tucker highlight the best varieties of tried-and-true favorites. You'll also learn how to use them in herbal vinegars, butters, pastes, and syrups.

A guide to growing and using herbs, providing information on planting, care, harvesting, and landscaping; discussing ways to use herbs in the home; and including profiles of seventy-four of the author's favorite herbs.