In our seed to plate series we’re showing you how we grow, harvest and prepare each crop. We provide a sneak peak of the information included here and you can find the full content in our Seed to Plate Tutorials.

This week we’re going in-depth with basil. As we’ve mentioned previously on the blog, basil was our “starter” plant that got us hooked on gardening. Even when we were living in a downtown condo, we had basil growing in our windowsill!

This video will provide growing and harvesting tips to get the most out of your basil plant. If harvested consistently, the plant will continue to provide you with an abundance of herbs all summer long.

While we don’t eat basil on its own, when paired with other summer crops like tomatoes, strawberries or watermelon, it is divine. Join us as we prepare a classic Caprese salad. This appetizer is also great for a summer dinner, especially when we don’t have a lot of time to prepare a big meal.

Ready to grow garden fresh veggies and turn them into a delicious meal? Our Seed to Plate Tutorials is a course designed to give you more confidence in growing and preparing fresh produce. It offers in-depth information on how to grow,  harvest and prepare popular backyard crops. The course has over 90 minutes of video lessons taking you into our garden as well as into the kitchen. Additionally we provide a quick PDF guide offering advice on how to grow, prepare and preserve each vegetable. Learn more about the course now.