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.

Recipe Demo: Classic Basil Pesto
Basil is Danielle’s favorite herb, but it can be difficult to cook with because it starts wilting the second you pick it and it can even turn black, making dishes that incorporate basil look unappetizing. I’ve got a few cook’s tricks to share that’ll help keep basil fresh longer. I also show her how to makeClassic Basil Pestoand give her some tips for its long-term storage.

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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