What else should you plant in your garden or in a pot on your balcony? ...

You've probably bought a basil plant from the supermarket at least once, but thrown it away once you've used it or it's started to wilt. However, it's so easy to keep them thriving for much longer ...

Basil contains a complex array of plant compounds that work synergistically to calm your digestive system. Beyond the anti-inflammatory eugenol already mentioned, basil contains rosmarinic acid ...

In a video posted on Instagram, interior designer and blogger Leanne Kilroy shared how she gets her basil plants to flourish and grow double the size, meaning you can keep onto them for longer.