My outdoor basil plants are being chewed away by something that leaves behind tiny black grains. Who is the culprit, and how can I stop it? [more inside]
posted by teem on Oct 31, 2008 - 5 answers

What to do with my basil bounty? Looking for yummy recipes that will freeze/keep well, as well as recipes to take advantage of special flavors/colors, etc. [more inside]
posted by jujube on Aug 6, 2008 - 16 answers

Can I replant rooted herbs I got from a local grocery store? [more inside]
posted by icollectpurses on Jul 25, 2008 - 9 answers

Made some pesto with chili pepper leaves by mistake. Now what? [more inside]
posted by jujube on Feb 28, 2008 - 6 answers

Last summer, I was walking through Boy's Town here in Chicago when some guys handed me a mint plant to advertise some new plant delivery service in the area, focusing on plants for cooking. I did not want to raise fresh herbs last summer, but now I do and, although the mint is thriving in my mom's garden, I have lost the business card that came with it! My websearch skills are not helping me find them; anyone know the company? [more inside]
posted by crush-onastick on Jan 7, 2008 - 3 answers

Does basil fried rice taste like marijuana to anyone else, or is it just me? Am I tasting the spice wrong? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 15, 2007 - 10 answers

A bartender made me an awesome drink that had basil, cucumber, strawberries, and (white?) rum in it. What was it? [more inside]
posted by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel on Sep 14, 2007 - 12 answers

I'm looking for a lemon basil marinade my dad used to buy but hasn't been able to find in quite some time. [more inside]
posted by phaded on Jul 27, 2007 - 1 answer

I have a big, bushy, fragrant, delightful Sweet Basil plant... and nothing to do with the astounding amount of basil it's producing. [more inside]
posted by SpecialK on Jul 18, 2007 - 35 answers

Will my cat eat basil? What happens if she does? [more inside]
posted by Kellydamnit on Feb 21, 2007 - 12 answers

Solar-powered and/or hydroponic apartment gardening: have you done it or something like it? Do you like or dislike any commercial solar kits or hydroponics kits, or suppliers of seeds & equipment for container gardening? [more inside]
posted by allterrainbrain on Jan 17, 2007 - 11 answers

What do I do with all this fresh basil? [more inside]
posted by LarryC on Sep 3, 2005 - 24 answers

So I was blessed this past week with a gift of a mint plant and a basil plant. They're both potted and on my windowsill now. Let's say I want to make something with basil. Do I just pluck the leaves off? Is there some sort of special pruning I need do?
posted by pieoverdone on Jun 15, 2004 - 17 answers