Preserving basil in vinegar

When it comes to planting basil, I can never shake the feeling that I don’t have enough. It grows so easily and adds such beauty to the garden that I just keep planting more. And, well, you can probably guess what happens next, right? Absolutely, I’m already overflowing with basil! There’s only so much pesto a person can whip up. Do you plant basil alongside your tomatoes? Research suggests this is a great combination, as they can benefit from shared nutrients in the soil. Basil (Ocimum basilicum) can help tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum) fend off pests and diseases while also … Read more