Welcome to Homegrown/Homemade. I’m a cook who needs some help in the garden andFine Gardening‘sDanielle Sherryis a gardener who needs some help in the kitchen. We’ve teamed up to show gardeners and cooks of all skill levels how get the most out of their crops from seed to plate.

In this installment, Danielle and I take on basil.

Episode One: How to Plant Basil
Basil thrives in full sun and fertile, compost-rich soil. In this video, Danielle helps me get her plants in the right spot at the right time for optimum results.

Episode One: How to Plant Basil		Episode Two: How to Prune and Harvest Basil

Recipe: Classic Basil Pesto		Recipe: Thai-Style Stir-Fried Chicken and Basil

For more on growing basil, visit our sister siteVegetableGardener.com.

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