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Another way to have fresh basil is to grow basil cuttings. This is done once you have an established plant that you have grown either from seeds or from bought transplants at a local nursery. This way, you do not have to spend money buying 2 or 3 transplants a year to replenish your basil garden. If you do not have an established plant, then maybe a good neighbor or a friend that has the herb will be kind enough to give you one.Creating basil cuttings Choose a branch that has new basil shoots at the end and has at least 3-5 inches of stem area. You must cut this chosen stem with the use of a small, but very sharp knife. Do not use scissors, and do not pinch them off as well as you will cause more damage to the stem tissues. Using a sharp knife will lessen this probability. The stems must be cut at the base of a node, the area where the stem and another branch or new leaves are starting to emerge. After cutting, remove the large leaves at the middle of the stem. This must be done to help prevent rapid evaporation of .. more »

Sometimes, there just isn't enough yard space to give your green thumb the workout it craves. Maybe you live in an apartment... or maybe your garden is full and you still want to plant more. If you have open patio space then fill it with lush foliage using container gardening.If you have front or back patio space open container gardening can be the solution to a problem you did not know you had, Bare Patio Syndrome! Below, I've outlined tips gained from years of experience with container gardening. It makes sense to invest in quality high fired ceramic pots for your container garden as these do not absorb water and crack in winter. Alternative - the new fiberglass and plastic pots can work well if you chose high quality. These can be very light and tough and last for years. Smaller pots restrict root growth and provide little moisture reserve, be sure to match container size to your plants then go up a size or two, remember that plant will grow larger soon. Plan for size increase and be ahead of the problem many amateur container gardeners face. Drainage is very important. Drainage holes should be 1/2 inch or .. more »