Basil is a staple in cooking and has shelf space in every kitchen, however, it can also make for a beautiful cut flower. In this post, Maegen walks through all the essential information you need to know about how to grow basil, from starting it from a seed indoors, to growing specifically for flavor as an herb, and what to do if it begins to flower and when to add it to a cut flower arrangement.

Maegen has a Master’s Degree in Horticulture from Utah State University and provides a wealth of information on all things garden.