Growing your own gives you access to a host of different varieties—like cinnamon, lemon, licorice, and lime basil—and colors that range from bright green to shades of pink, red, and purple.
A staple in Mediterranean cuisine and a mainstay of pesto, basil is a great herb to have in your backyard. Growing your own gives you access to a host of different varieties—like cinnamon, lemon, licorice, and lime basil—and colors that range from bright green to shades of pink, red, and purple.