Basil: Plant of Kings August 5, 2007

Basil is robust, spicy and versatile. It adds distinctive flavor to summertime recipes and color and texture to our landscapes. This herb is also the stuff of legend - in Ancient Greece, its name meant "royalty." Hear its story and see some of basil's uses in the kitchen and in the garden. Step outside to look at different varieties growing near the Historic House and take home your own plant to grow outdoors or on a sunny windowsill.