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QUESTION: What is this growing on my basil?

QUESTION: What is this growing on my basil?

gehl, member | July 21st, 20091 comment

There is a yellow tendril growing on some of my basil plants. It does not seem to be growing from the soil. Only from the plant it self. Can anyone tell me what it might be?

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These Basil Varieties Shine in the Kitchen

These Basil Varieties Shine in the Kitchen

susan belsinger, contributor | July 21st, 2009

If you like to use basil in your cooking, consider growing the ones listed here.

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Basic Pesto Recipe

Basic Pesto Recipe

susan belsinger, contributor | July 14th, 2009

Many of us use a food processor to make pesto since it's quick and easy. But for centuries, Italians have made pesto using a mortar and pestle. Pesto prepared in this manner is by far the best, as it...

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Growing Basil

Growing Basil

Vegetable Gardener, editor | June 14th, 20091 comment

For the best harvest, give plants full sun, ample water, and regular pruning

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How to Grow Basil

How to Grow Basil

Chris McLaughlin, contributor | May 1st, 20098 comments

When I first fell in love with gardening, my biggest seducer was herbs. I found herbs to be not only one of the easiest types of plants to grow, but they were also the most fun to create a garden with - not to mention the most versatile group of plants out there.

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A Garden Beautiful Enough to Eat!

A Garden Beautiful Enough to Eat!

ShirleyBovshow, member | March 31st, 2009

Edible gardens are gaining in popularity across the nation and new gardeners are hungry for planting and design tips. I encourage people to get the most of their yards and take advantage of every...

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Beets

Beets

jessica_fg,  | February 20th, 20095 comments

Odds and ends from the summer of 2008

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Tomatoes Dressed with Pesto Vinaigrette

Tomatoes Dressed with Pesto Vinaigrette

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | February 5th, 2009

Here's a nice starter salad that showcases beefsteak tomatoes.

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How to Grow Delectable Lemon Basils

How to Grow Delectable Lemon Basils

susan belsinger, contributor | January 28th, 2009

Rich soil and sunny spaces yield citrus-sparked flavor.

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Lemon Basil Ice Cream

Lemon Basil Ice Cream

susan belsinger, contributor | January 28th, 2009

This velvet-textured ice cream leaves a delightful perfume on the palate.

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Buttermilk Cream Scones with Lemon Basil

Buttermilk Cream Scones with Lemon Basil

susan belsinger, contributor | January 28th, 20091 comment

These delicious scones can be prepared for a special breakfast, brunch, tea party, or even served as dessert.

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Pasta with Summer Vegetables and Lemon Basil

Pasta with Summer Vegetables and Lemon Basil

susan belsinger, contributor | January 28th, 2009

This dish is the perfect summer supper: simple, quick, easy, and light.

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Arrows' Crispy Okra with Basil Pesto and Bacon

Arrows' Crispy Okra with Basil Pesto and Bacon

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | August 7th, 2008

The flavors of this dish from Arrows Restaurant in Maine combine well with sliced yellow and red tomatoes drizzled with a light vinaigrette.

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Watermelon Salad with Habañero and Basil

Watermelon Salad with Habañero and Basil

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | August 7th, 2008

Serve this sweet and spicy fruit salad with grilled fish or chicken.

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Grilled Striped Bass with Corn, Tomato, and Basil Salad

Grilled Striped Bass with Corn, Tomato, and Basil Salad

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | August 6th, 2008

Striped bass cooks on the grill in less than 10 minutes. In this dish, it is placed atop a salad of grilled corn, tomatoes, pepper, and spinach.

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Wilted Spinach and Basil Salad

Wilted Spinach and Basil Salad

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | August 4th, 2008

Fresh spinach is topped with toasted pine nuts, prosciutto, and Parmesan in this salad.

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Pesto Dip

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | July 29th, 2008

This easy, fresh-tasting dip is perfect with fresh veggies.

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Wild Jungle Tofu

Wild Jungle Tofu

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | May 29th, 2008

In Wild Jungle Tofu, the tofu absorbs the flavor of the rich herb paste.

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Red Shrimp Curry

Red Shrimp Curry

KitchenGardener Magazine, archive | May 29th, 2008

Red Shrimp Curry combines the Thai flavors of kaffir lime, fish sauce, basil, coconut milk, chiles, and curry paste.

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